South Bound Brook, NJ Demographics

A map of South Bound Brook's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,856	2,212	38.1%	45.5%
Hispanic	1,716	1,537	35.3%	31.6%
Black	784	528	16.1%	10.9%
Multiracial	264	148	5.4%	3.0%
Asian	215	395	4.4%	8.1%
Native American/Other	32	43	0.7%	0.9%

South Bound Brook, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,867, a less than 1% change from the 4,863 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.1% White, 35.3% Hispanic, 16.1% Black, 5.4% Multiracial, 4.4% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Bound Brook, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Bound Brook 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 South Bound Brook, that probability was 67.4% in 2020 and 69.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Bound Brook is ranked the 306th 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). South Bound Brook was ranked the 295th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Bound Brook's White Population

1,856 residents of South Bound Brook, or 38.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Bound Brook is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. South Bound Brook ranks 582nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bound Brook's White population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. White residents' share of South Bound Brook's population has decreased from 45.5% to 38.1%.

South Bound Brook is more White than neighboring Bound Brook (30% White), Franklin Center (29.8% White), and Zarephath (0% White). South Bound Brook is less White than neighboring Middlesex (54.2% White), and Finderne (38.5% White).

South Bound Brook's Black Population

784 residents of South Bound Brook, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Bound Brook is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. South Bound Brook ranks 111th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bound Brook's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.5%. Black residents' share of South Bound Brook's population has increased from 10.9% to 16.1%.

South Bound Brook is more Black than neighboring Bound Brook (7.1% Black), Middlesex (5.2% Black), and Finderne (7.8% Black). South Bound Brook is less Black than neighboring Franklin Center (23.3% Black), and Zarephath (47.1% Black).

South Bound Brook's Asian Population

215 residents of South Bound Brook, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Bound Brook is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. South Bound Brook ranks 181st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bound Brook's Asian population has declined by an estimated 45.6%. Asian residents' share of South Bound Brook's population has decreased from 8.1% to 4.4%.

South Bound Brook is more Asian than neighboring Bound Brook (2.4% Asian). South Bound Brook is less Asian than neighboring Franklin Center (28.1% Asian), Middlesex (13.8% Asian), Finderne (18.6% Asian), and Zarephath (52.9% Asian).

South Bound Brook's Hispanic Population

1,716 residents of South Bound Brook, or 35.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Bound Brook is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. South Bound Brook ranks 65th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bound Brook's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. Hispanic residents' share of South Bound Brook's population has increased from 31.6% to 35.3%.

South Bound Brook is more Hispanic than neighboring Franklin Center (13.9% Hispanic), Middlesex (24.3% Hispanic), Finderne (30.7% Hispanic), and Zarephath (0% Hispanic). South Bound Brook is less Hispanic than neighboring Bound Brook (58.6% Hispanic).

South Bound Brook's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of South Bound Brook, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Bound Brook is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. South Bound Brook ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bound Brook's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Bound Brook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

South Bound Brook is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bound Brook (0.5% Native American/Other), Finderne (0% Native American/Other), and Zarephath (0% Native American/Other). South Bound Brook is less Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin Center (3.4% Native American/Other).

South Bound Brook's Multiracial Population

264 residents of South Bound Brook, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Bound Brook is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. South Bound Brook ranks 370th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bound Brook's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 78.4%. Multiracial residents' share of South Bound Brook's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.4%.

South Bound Brook is more Multiracial than neighboring Bound Brook (1.4% Multiracial), Franklin Center (1.6% Multiracial), Middlesex (1.7% Multiracial), Finderne (4.4% Multiracial), and Zarephath (0% 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.