Richwood, NJ Demographics

A map of Richwood's Population by Race

Richwood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,197, a large decrease from the 3,577 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.2% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Richwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Richwood has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Richwood, that probability was 28.9% in 2020 and 16.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richwood is ranked the 375th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Richwood was ranked the 360th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richwood's White Population

2,915 residents of Richwood, or 91.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richwood is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Richwood ranks 195th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richwood's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Richwood's population has increased from 84.0% to 91.2%.

Richwood is more White than neighboring Pitman (90% White), Mullica Hill (71.5% White), Glassboro (63.1% White), and Wenonah (89.2% White). Richwood is less White than neighboring Sewell (94.8% White).

Richwood's Black Population

0 residents of Richwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richwood is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Richwood ranks 306th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Richwood's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.0%.

Richwood is less Black than neighboring Pitman (3.1% Black), Mullica Hill (13.2% Black), Sewell (2.3% Black), Glassboro (15.6% Black), and Wenonah (0.1% Black).

Richwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Richwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richwood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Richwood ranks 281st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Richwood's population has decreased from 4.7% to 0.0%.

Richwood is less Asian than neighboring Pitman (1.7% Asian), Mullica Hill (4.5% Asian), Sewell (2.1% Asian), Glassboro (6.7% Asian), and Wenonah (0.7% Asian).

Richwood's Hispanic Population

161 residents of Richwood, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richwood is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Richwood ranks 619th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Richwood's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.0%.

Richwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Pitman (3% Hispanic), Mullica Hill (4.4% Hispanic), Sewell (0% Hispanic), and Wenonah (1.6% Hispanic). Richwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Glassboro (11.6% Hispanic).

Richwood's Native American/Other Population

52 residents of Richwood, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Richwood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Richwood ranks 408th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 188.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richwood's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.6%.

Richwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pitman (0.1% Native American/Other), Sewell (0% Native American/Other), and Glassboro (0.6% Native American/Other). Richwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wenonah (3.3% Native American/Other).

Richwood's Multiracial Population

69 residents of Richwood, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richwood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Richwood ranks 328th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Richwood's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.2%.

Richwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Pitman (2% Multiracial), and Sewell (0.8% Multiracial). Richwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Mullica Hill (4.7% Multiracial), Glassboro (2.4% Multiracial), and Wenonah (5.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.