Somerdale, NJ Demographics

A map of Somerdale's Population by Race

Somerdale, New Jersey has an estimated population of 5,581, a less than 1% change from the 5,566 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.5% White, 31.9% Black, 11.0% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.9% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Somerdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Somerdale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Somerdale, that probability was 62.5% in 2020 and 64.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Somerdale is ranked the 278th 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). Somerdale was ranked the 273rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Somerdale's White Population

2,708 residents of Somerdale, or 48.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Somerdale is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Somerdale ranks 529th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerdale's White population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. White residents' share of Somerdale's population has decreased from 55.9% to 48.5%.

Somerdale is more White than neighboring Hi-Nella (38.4% White), and Lawnside (4.6% White). Somerdale is less White than neighboring Stratford (72.4% White), Magnolia (58.2% White), and Echelon (56.1% White).

Somerdale's Black Population

1,783 residents of Somerdale, or 31.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Somerdale is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Somerdale ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 56.8%. Black residents' share of Somerdale's population has increased from 20.4% to 31.9%.

Somerdale is more Black than neighboring Hi-Nella (11.2% Black), Stratford (7.4% Black), Magnolia (14.9% Black), and Echelon (9.1% Black). Somerdale is less Black than neighboring Lawnside (69.4% Black).

Somerdale's Asian Population

218 residents of Somerdale, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Somerdale is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Somerdale ranks 229th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Asian residents' share of Somerdale's population has decreased from 6.3% to 3.9%.

Somerdale is more Asian than neighboring Stratford (2.3% Asian), and Lawnside (0.9% Asian). Somerdale is less Asian than neighboring Hi-Nella (11.5% Asian), Magnolia (6.8% Asian), and Echelon (25.5% Asian).

Somerdale's Hispanic Population

616 residents of Somerdale, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Somerdale is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Somerdale ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Somerdale's population has decreased from 12.3% to 11.0%.

Somerdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Echelon (4.4% Hispanic). Somerdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Hi-Nella (31.1% Hispanic), Stratford (13.4% Hispanic), Magnolia (17.4% Hispanic), and Lawnside (19.8% Hispanic).

Somerdale's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Somerdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Somerdale is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Somerdale ranks 371st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Somerdale's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Somerdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stratford (2% Native American/Other), Lawnside (1.5% Native American/Other), and Echelon (1% Native American/Other).

Somerdale's Multiracial Population

256 residents of Somerdale, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Somerdale is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Somerdale ranks 106th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Somerdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Somerdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Stratford (2.4% Multiracial), Magnolia (2.7% Multiracial), Lawnside (3.7% Multiracial), and Echelon (4% Multiracial). Somerdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Hi-Nella (7.8% 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.