Spotswood, NJ Demographics

A map of Spotswood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,071	6,144	74.3%	75.3%
Hispanic	1,221	917	14.9%	11.2%
Asian	540	523	6.6%	6.4%
Multiracial	180	278	2.2%	3.4%
Black	123	272	1.5%	3.3%
Native American/Other	36	29	0.4%	0.4%

Spotswood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 8,171, a less than 1% change from the 8,163 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.3% White, 14.9% Hispanic, 6.6% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Spotswood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Spotswood has become slightly 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 Spotswood, that probability was 41.4% in 2020 and 42.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Spotswood is ranked the 203rd 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). Spotswood was ranked the 201st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Spotswood's White Population

6,071 residents of Spotswood, or 74.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Spotswood is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Spotswood ranks 350th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spotswood's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Spotswood's population has decreased from 75.3% to 74.3%.

Spotswood is more White than neighboring Helmetta (65.5% White), South River (52.8% White), Old Bridge (61.8% White), and Jamesburg (41% White). Spotswood is less White than neighboring Milltown (78.1% White).

Spotswood's Black Population

123 residents of Spotswood, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Spotswood is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Spotswood ranks 326th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spotswood's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.8%. Black residents' share of Spotswood's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.5%.

Spotswood is less Black than neighboring Helmetta (9.4% Black), South River (13.5% Black), Old Bridge (5.6% Black), Jamesburg (2.3% Black), and Milltown (2.7% Black).

Spotswood's Asian Population

540 residents of Spotswood, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Spotswood is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Spotswood ranks 226th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spotswood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. Asian residents' share of Spotswood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.6%.

Spotswood is more Asian than neighboring South River (4% Asian), and Milltown (3.6% Asian). Spotswood is less Asian than neighboring Helmetta (10.7% Asian), Old Bridge (13.1% Asian), and Jamesburg (8.7% Asian).

Spotswood's Hispanic Population

1,221 residents of Spotswood, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Spotswood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Spotswood ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spotswood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Spotswood's population has increased from 11.2% to 14.9%.

Spotswood is more Hispanic than neighboring Helmetta (9.5% Hispanic), and Milltown (11.3% Hispanic). Spotswood is less Hispanic than neighboring South River (24.5% Hispanic), Old Bridge (16.2% Hispanic), and Jamesburg (47.1% Hispanic).

Spotswood's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Spotswood, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Spotswood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Spotswood ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spotswood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 24.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Spotswood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Spotswood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Helmetta (0% Native American/Other), Old Bridge (0.3% Native American/Other), Jamesburg (0% Native American/Other), and Milltown (0.1% Native American/Other). Spotswood is less Native American/Other than neighboring South River (2.7% Native American/Other).

Spotswood's Multiracial Population

180 residents of Spotswood, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Spotswood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Spotswood ranks 291st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spotswood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Spotswood's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.2%.

Spotswood is more Multiracial than neighboring Jamesburg (0.9% Multiracial). Spotswood is less Multiracial than neighboring Helmetta (4.9% Multiracial), South River (2.6% Multiracial), Old Bridge (3.1% Multiracial), and Milltown (4.2% 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.