Sayreville, NJ Demographics

A map of Sayreville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	21,485	22,366	46.9%	49.3%
Hispanic	9,712	7,868	21.2%	17.4%
Asian	7,376	7,611	16.1%	16.8%
Black	5,280	5,743	11.5%	12.7%
Multiracial	1,478	1,290	3.2%	2.8%
Native American/Other	507	467	1.1%	1.0%

Sayreville, New Jersey has an estimated population of 45,838, a slight increase from the 45,345 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.9% White, 21.2% Hispanic, 16.1% Asian, 11.5% Black, 3.2% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sayreville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sayreville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Sayreville, that probability was 68.2% in 2020 and 69.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sayreville is ranked the 21st 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). Sayreville was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sayreville's White Population

21,485 residents of Sayreville, or 46.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sayreville is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Sayreville ranks 566th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sayreville's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Sayreville's population has decreased from 49.3% to 46.9%.

Sayreville is more White than neighboring Madison Park (29.6% White), Keasbey (15.1% White), and Hopelawn (23.7% White). Sayreville is less White than neighboring South Amboy (61.6% White), and South River (52.8% White).

Sayreville's Black Population

5,280 residents of Sayreville, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sayreville is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Sayreville ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sayreville's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Black residents' share of Sayreville's population has decreased from 12.7% to 11.5%.

Sayreville is more Black than neighboring South Amboy (7.1% Black), Keasbey (7.7% Black), and Hopelawn (2.5% Black). Sayreville is less Black than neighboring Madison Park (30.5% Black), and South River (13.5% Black).

Sayreville's Asian Population

7,376 residents of Sayreville, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sayreville is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Sayreville ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sayreville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. Asian residents' share of Sayreville's population has decreased from 16.8% to 16.1%.

Sayreville is more Asian than neighboring South Amboy (3.6% Asian), Keasbey (7.1% Asian), and South River (4% Asian). Sayreville is less Asian than neighboring Madison Park (19.3% Asian), and Hopelawn (19.6% Asian).

Sayreville's Hispanic Population

9,712 residents of Sayreville, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sayreville is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Sayreville ranks 160th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sayreville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Sayreville's population has increased from 17.4% to 21.2%.

Sayreville is more Hispanic than neighboring Madison Park (18.4% Hispanic). Sayreville is less Hispanic than neighboring South Amboy (22.7% Hispanic), Keasbey (66.7% Hispanic), South River (24.5% Hispanic), and Hopelawn (50% Hispanic).

Sayreville's Native American/Other Population

507 residents of Sayreville, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sayreville is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Sayreville ranks 105th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sayreville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sayreville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Sayreville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Madison Park (0.1% Native American/Other), Keasbey (0% Native American/Other), and Hopelawn (0% Native American/Other). Sayreville is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Amboy (2.4% Native American/Other), and South River (2.7% Native American/Other).

Sayreville's Multiracial Population

1,478 residents of Sayreville, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sayreville is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Sayreville ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sayreville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Sayreville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Sayreville is more Multiracial than neighboring Madison Park (2% Multiracial), South Amboy (2.6% Multiracial), and South River (2.6% Multiracial). Sayreville is less Multiracial than neighboring Keasbey (3.5% Multiracial), and Hopelawn (4.2% 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.