Short Hills, NJ Demographics

A map of Short Hills's Population by Race

Short Hills, New Jersey has an estimated population of 14,923, an increase from the 14,422 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.2% White, 40.3% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Short Hills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Short Hills has become more 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 Short Hills, that probability was 56.0% in 2020 and 58.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Short Hills is ranked the 82nd 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). Short Hills was ranked the 87th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Short Hills's White Population

7,484 residents of Short Hills, or 50.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Short Hills is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Short Hills ranks 526th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Short Hills's White population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Short Hills's population has decreased from 56.4% to 50.2%.

Short Hills is more White than neighboring Springfield (20.9% White), and Vauxhall (6.8% White). Short Hills is less White than neighboring Summit (67.1% White), Chatham (78.4% White), and Mountainside (71.3% White).

Short Hills's Black Population

210 residents of Short Hills, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Short Hills is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Short Hills ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Short Hills's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Black residents' share of Short Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Short Hills is more Black than neighboring Chatham (0.6% Black). Short Hills is less Black than neighboring Springfield (7.9% Black), Summit (5.9% Black), Vauxhall (74.5% Black), and Mountainside (2.2% Black).

Short Hills's Asian Population

6,016 residents of Short Hills, or 40.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Short Hills is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Short Hills ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Short Hills's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.3%. Asian residents' share of Short Hills's population has increased from 34.4% to 40.3%.

Short Hills is more Asian than neighboring Springfield (38.9% Asian), Summit (7.3% Asian), Vauxhall (4.6% Asian), Chatham (11.6% Asian), and Mountainside (11.4% Asian).

Short Hills's Hispanic Population

649 residents of Short Hills, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Short Hills is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Short Hills ranks 656th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Short Hills's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Short Hills's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.3%.

Short Hills is less Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (32.4% Hispanic), Summit (13.1% Hispanic), Vauxhall (9.2% Hispanic), Chatham (5.4% Hispanic), and Mountainside (13.2% Hispanic).

Short Hills's Native American/Other Population

94 residents of Short Hills, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Short Hills is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Short Hills ranks 286th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Short Hills's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Short Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Short Hills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Springfield (0% Native American/Other), and Mountainside (0.1% Native American/Other). Short Hills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Summit (1.4% Native American/Other), Vauxhall (1.4% Native American/Other), and Chatham (0.8% Native American/Other).

Short Hills's Multiracial Population

470 residents of Short Hills, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Short Hills is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Short Hills ranks 181st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Short Hills's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Short Hills's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.1%.

Short Hills is more Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (0% Multiracial), and Mountainside (1.8% Multiracial). Short Hills is less Multiracial than neighboring Summit (5.3% Multiracial), Vauxhall (3.4% Multiracial), and Chatham (3.2% 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.