Ship Bottom, NJ Demographics

A map of Ship Bottom's Population by Race

Ship Bottom, New Jersey has an estimated population of 957, a large decrease from the 1,098 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ship Bottom, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ship Bottom has become 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 Ship Bottom, that probability was 18.6% in 2020 and 15.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ship Bottom is ranked the 556th 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). Ship Bottom was ranked the 541st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ship Bottom's White Population

878 residents of Ship Bottom, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ship Bottom is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Ship Bottom ranks 75th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ship Bottom's White population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Ship Bottom's population has increased from 90.0% to 91.7%.

Ship Bottom is more White than neighboring North Beach Haven (91.3% White), and Manahawkin (83.1% White). Ship Bottom is less White than neighboring Surf City (96% White), Beach Haven West (93.7% White), and Harvey Cedars (92.8% White).

Ship Bottom's Black Population

0 residents of Ship Bottom, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ship Bottom is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Ship Bottom ranks 680th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ship Bottom's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ship Bottom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ship Bottom is less Black than neighboring Harvey Cedars (0.2% Black).

Ship Bottom's Asian Population

14 residents of Ship Bottom, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ship Bottom is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Ship Bottom ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ship Bottom's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Asian residents' share of Ship Bottom's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.

Ship Bottom is more Asian than neighboring Beach Haven West (0.2% Asian). Ship Bottom is less Asian than neighboring Surf City (1.9% Asian), North Beach Haven (2.4% Asian), Harvey Cedars (1.8% Asian), and Manahawkin (2.6% Asian).

Ship Bottom's Hispanic Population

46 residents of Ship Bottom, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ship Bottom is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Ship Bottom ranks 494th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ship Bottom's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Ship Bottom's population has decreased from 6.6% to 4.8%.

Ship Bottom is more Hispanic than neighboring Surf City (1.2% Hispanic), North Beach Haven (1.6% Hispanic), and Harvey Cedars (1.2% Hispanic). Ship Bottom is less Hispanic than neighboring Manahawkin (13.3% Hispanic).

Ship Bottom's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Ship Bottom, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ship Bottom is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Ship Bottom ranks 364th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ship Bottom's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ship Bottom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Ship Bottom is more Native American/Other than neighboring Surf City (0% Native American/Other), North Beach Haven (0% Native American/Other), and Manahawkin (0% Native American/Other). Ship Bottom is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harvey Cedars (1.6% Native American/Other).

Ship Bottom's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Ship Bottom, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ship Bottom is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ship Bottom ranks 625th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ship Bottom's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ship Bottom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Ship Bottom is more Multiracial than neighboring Surf City (0.9% Multiracial), Beach Haven West (1% Multiracial), and Manahawkin (1% Multiracial). Ship Bottom is less Multiracial than neighboring North Beach Haven (4.7% Multiracial), and Harvey Cedars (2.3% 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.