Totowa, NJ Demographics

A map of Totowa's Population by Race

Totowa, New Jersey has an estimated population of 10,959, a less than 1% change from the 11,065 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.9% White, 25.7% Hispanic, 7.4% Asian, 5.3% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Totowa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Totowa 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 Totowa, that probability was 51.1% in 2020 and 60.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Totowa is ranked the 137th 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). Totowa was ranked the 134th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Totowa's White Population

6,232 residents of Totowa, or 56.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Totowa is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Totowa ranks 460th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Totowa's White population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. White residents' share of Totowa's population has decreased from 65.9% to 56.9%.

Totowa is more White than neighboring Singac (56.3% White), and Woodland Park (55.4% White). Totowa is less White than neighboring Preakness (69.6% White), Great Notch (76.2% White), and Montclair State University (58.1% White).

Totowa's Black Population

576 residents of Totowa, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Totowa is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Totowa ranks 419th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Totowa's Black population has grown by an estimated 133.2%. Black residents' share of Totowa's population has increased from 2.2% to 5.3%.

Totowa is more Black than neighboring Singac (2.9% Black), Woodland Park (3.2% Black), Preakness (3.1% Black), and Great Notch (4.3% Black). Totowa is less Black than neighboring Montclair State University (14.3% Black).

Totowa's Asian Population

810 residents of Totowa, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Totowa is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Totowa ranks 194th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Totowa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. Asian residents' share of Totowa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

Totowa is more Asian than neighboring Singac (4.7% Asian), Woodland Park (6.3% Asian), and Great Notch (5.2% Asian). Totowa is less Asian than neighboring Preakness (12.2% Asian), and Montclair State University (12.5% Asian).

Totowa's Hispanic Population

2,815 residents of Totowa, or 25.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Totowa is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Totowa ranks 110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Totowa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Totowa's population has increased from 21.8% to 25.7%.

Totowa is more Hispanic than neighboring Preakness (13.5% Hispanic), Great Notch (10.4% Hispanic), and Montclair State University (12.6% Hispanic). Totowa is less Hispanic than neighboring Singac (30.8% Hispanic), and Woodland Park (31.5% Hispanic).

Totowa's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Totowa, 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 Totowa is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Totowa ranks 461st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Totowa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Totowa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Totowa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Singac (3.5% Native American/Other), Woodland Park (0.2% Native American/Other), Great Notch (0.2% Native American/Other), and Montclair State University (0.3% Native American/Other).

Totowa's Multiracial Population

526 residents of Totowa, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Totowa is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Totowa ranks 602nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Totowa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 132.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Totowa's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.8%.

Totowa is more Multiracial than neighboring Singac (1.8% Multiracial), Woodland Park (3.3% Multiracial), Preakness (1.6% Multiracial), Great Notch (3.7% Multiracial), and Montclair State University (2.3% 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.