Shrewsbury, NJ Demographics

A map of Shrewsbury's Population by Race

Shrewsbury, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,179, a less than 1% change from the 4,184 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.1% White, 3.9% Hispanic, 3.7% Asian, 3.6% Black, 2.1% Multiracial, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shrewsbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shrewsbury has become considerably 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 Shrewsbury, that probability was 21.5% in 2020 and 27.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shrewsbury is ranked the 333rd 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). Shrewsbury was ranked the 330th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shrewsbury's White Population

3,556 residents of Shrewsbury, or 85.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shrewsbury is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Shrewsbury ranks 100th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrewsbury's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Shrewsbury's population has decreased from 88.4% to 85.1%.

Shrewsbury is more White than neighboring Red Bank (58.5% White), and Eatontown (59.4% White). Shrewsbury is less White than neighboring Little Silver (96.1% White), Oceanport (88.9% White), and Fair Haven (93% White).

Shrewsbury's Black Population

150 residents of Shrewsbury, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shrewsbury is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Shrewsbury ranks 510th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrewsbury's Black population has grown by an estimated 145.9%. Black residents' share of Shrewsbury's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.6%.

Shrewsbury is more Black than neighboring Little Silver (0% Black), Oceanport (0.7% Black), and Fair Haven (2.6% Black). Shrewsbury is less Black than neighboring Red Bank (4.9% Black), and Eatontown (10.5% Black).

Shrewsbury's Asian Population

154 residents of Shrewsbury, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shrewsbury is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Shrewsbury ranks 414th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrewsbury's Asian population has grown by an estimated 58.8%. Asian residents' share of Shrewsbury's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.7%.

Shrewsbury is more Asian than neighboring Red Bank (1.6% Asian), Little Silver (0.5% Asian), Oceanport (1% Asian), and Fair Haven (0.4% Asian). Shrewsbury is less Asian than neighboring Eatontown (14.5% Asian).

Shrewsbury's Hispanic Population

165 residents of Shrewsbury, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shrewsbury is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Shrewsbury ranks 622nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrewsbury's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Shrewsbury's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Shrewsbury is more Hispanic than neighboring Little Silver (2.1% Hispanic), and Fair Haven (1% Hispanic). Shrewsbury is less Hispanic than neighboring Red Bank (31.9% Hispanic), Eatontown (11.3% Hispanic), and Oceanport (5.3% Hispanic).

Shrewsbury's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Shrewsbury ranks 200th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrewsbury's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 97.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shrewsbury's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.6%.

Shrewsbury is more Native American/Other than neighboring Red Bank (0% Native American/Other), Little Silver (0% Native American/Other), Eatontown (0% Native American/Other), Oceanport (0% Native American/Other), and Fair Haven (0% Native American/Other).

Shrewsbury's Multiracial Population

89 residents of Shrewsbury, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shrewsbury is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Shrewsbury ranks 367th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shrewsbury's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Shrewsbury's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.1%.

Shrewsbury is more Multiracial than neighboring Little Silver (1.2% Multiracial). Shrewsbury is less Multiracial than neighboring Red Bank (3.1% Multiracial), Eatontown (4.3% Multiracial), Oceanport (4% Multiracial), and Fair Haven (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.