Rossmoor, NJ Demographics

A map of Rossmoor's Population by Race

Rossmoor, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,350, a large increase from the 2,992 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.6% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 5.9% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rossmoor, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rossmoor 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 Rossmoor, that probability was 37.3% in 2020 and 30.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rossmoor is ranked the 367th 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). Rossmoor was ranked the 389th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rossmoor's White Population

2,766 residents of Rossmoor, or 82.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rossmoor is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Rossmoor ranks 298th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rossmoor's White population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. White residents' share of Rossmoor's population has increased from 78.3% to 82.6%.

Rossmoor is more White than neighboring Forsgate (16.9% White), and Clearbrook (77.8% White). Rossmoor is less White than neighboring Encore at Monroe (95% White), Whittingham (90.4% White), and The Ponds (93.3% White).

Rossmoor's Black Population

53 residents of Rossmoor, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rossmoor is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Rossmoor ranks 204th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rossmoor's Black population has declined by an estimated 70.7%. Black residents' share of Rossmoor's population has decreased from 6.0% to 1.6%.

Rossmoor is more Black than neighboring Forsgate (0.7% Black), Encore at Monroe (0% Black), Whittingham (0% Black), and The Ponds (0% Black). Rossmoor is less Black than neighboring Clearbrook (6.4% Black).

Rossmoor's Asian Population

196 residents of Rossmoor, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rossmoor is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Rossmoor ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rossmoor's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. Asian residents' share of Rossmoor's population has decreased from 8.0% to 5.9%.

Rossmoor is more Asian than neighboring Encore at Monroe (5% Asian), Clearbrook (3.1% Asian), and Whittingham (5.2% Asian). Rossmoor is less Asian than neighboring Forsgate (72.3% Asian), and The Ponds (6.7% Asian).

Rossmoor's Hispanic Population

246 residents of Rossmoor, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rossmoor is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Rossmoor ranks 529th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rossmoor's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Rossmoor's population has increased from 6.0% to 7.3%.

Rossmoor is more Hispanic than neighboring Forsgate (5.7% Hispanic), Encore at Monroe (0% Hispanic), Whittingham (2.2% Hispanic), and The Ponds (0% Hispanic). Rossmoor is less Hispanic than neighboring Clearbrook (10.9% Hispanic).

Rossmoor's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Rossmoor, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rossmoor is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Rossmoor ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rossmoor's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 127.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rossmoor's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Rossmoor is more Native American/Other than neighboring Encore at Monroe (0% Native American/Other), Whittingham (0% Native American/Other), and The Ponds (0% Native American/Other). Rossmoor is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forsgate (1% Native American/Other), and Clearbrook (0.8% Native American/Other).

Rossmoor's Multiracial Population

64 residents of Rossmoor, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rossmoor is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Rossmoor ranks 659th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rossmoor's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 64.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Rossmoor's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.9%.

Rossmoor is more Multiracial than neighboring Encore at Monroe (0% Multiracial), Clearbrook (0.9% Multiracial), and The Ponds (0% Multiracial). Rossmoor is less Multiracial than neighboring Forsgate (3.4% Multiracial), and Whittingham (2.2% 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.