Tenafly, NJ Demographics

A map of Tenafly's Population by Race

Tenafly, New Jersey has an estimated population of 15,319, a less than 1% change from the 15,409 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.6% White, 36.0% Asian, 8.4% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tenafly, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tenafly 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 Tenafly, that probability was 58.0% in 2020 and 60.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tenafly is ranked the 75th 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). Tenafly was ranked the 74th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tenafly's White Population

7,758 residents of Tenafly, or 50.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tenafly is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Tenafly ranks 524th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tenafly's White population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Tenafly's population has decreased from 56.6% to 50.6%.

Tenafly is more White than neighboring Englewood (26.1% White), Englewood Cliffs (42.2% White), and Bergenfield (32.7% White). Tenafly is less White than neighboring Cresskill (56.4% White), and Demarest (68.4% White).

Tenafly's Black Population

187 residents of Tenafly, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tenafly is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Tenafly ranks 496th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tenafly's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Black residents' share of Tenafly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Tenafly is less Black than neighboring Cresskill (1.4% Black), Englewood (19.6% Black), Demarest (4.8% Black), and Bergenfield (6.9% Black).

Tenafly's Asian Population

5,520 residents of Tenafly, or 36.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tenafly is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Tenafly ranks 38th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tenafly's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Asian residents' share of Tenafly's population has increased from 30.6% to 36.0%.

Tenafly is more Asian than neighboring Cresskill (29.1% Asian), Englewood (14.9% Asian), Demarest (19.8% Asian), and Bergenfield (24.7% Asian). Tenafly is less Asian than neighboring Englewood Cliffs (47.3% Asian).

Tenafly's Hispanic Population

1,288 residents of Tenafly, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tenafly is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Tenafly ranks 441st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tenafly's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Tenafly's population has increased from 7.4% to 8.4%.

Tenafly is more Hispanic than neighboring Englewood Cliffs (5.4% Hispanic), and Demarest (6% Hispanic). Tenafly is less Hispanic than neighboring Cresskill (11.5% Hispanic), Englewood (33.5% Hispanic), and Bergenfield (33% Hispanic).

Tenafly's Native American/Other Population

128 residents of Tenafly, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tenafly is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Tenafly ranks 259th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tenafly's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tenafly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Tenafly is more Native American/Other than neighboring Englewood Cliffs (0% Native American/Other), Demarest (0.3% Native American/Other), and Bergenfield (0.6% Native American/Other). Tenafly is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cresskill (0.9% Native American/Other), and Englewood (3.7% Native American/Other).

Tenafly's Multiracial Population

438 residents of Tenafly, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tenafly is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Tenafly ranks 331st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tenafly's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Tenafly's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Tenafly is more Multiracial than neighboring Cresskill (0.7% Multiracial), Englewood (2.2% Multiracial), Demarest (0.7% Multiracial), and Bergenfield (2.1% Multiracial). Tenafly is less Multiracial than neighboring Englewood Cliffs (4% 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.