Turnersville, NJ Demographics

A map of Turnersville's Population by Race

Turnersville, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,136, a large decrease from the 3,594 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.0% White, 11.9% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, 2.1% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Turnersville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Turnersville 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 Turnersville, that probability was 23.3% in 2020 and 35.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Turnersville is ranked the 376th 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). Turnersville was ranked the 357th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Turnersville's White Population

2,476 residents of Turnersville, or 79.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Turnersville is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Turnersville ranks 125th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Turnersville's White population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. White residents' share of Turnersville's population has decreased from 87.3% to 79.0%.

Turnersville is more White than neighboring Blackwood (74.8% White), and Sicklerville (43.5% White). Turnersville is less White than neighboring Grenloch (93.2% White), Glendora (81% White), and Pitman (90% White).

Turnersville's Black Population

65 residents of Turnersville, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Turnersville is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Turnersville ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Turnersville's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.4%. Black residents' share of Turnersville's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.1%.

Turnersville is more Black than neighboring Grenloch (1.2% Black). Turnersville is less Black than neighboring Blackwood (8.6% Black), Sicklerville (36.1% Black), Glendora (4.3% Black), and Pitman (3.1% Black).

Turnersville's Asian Population

100 residents of Turnersville, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Turnersville is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Turnersville ranks 409th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Turnersville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.6%. Asian residents' share of Turnersville's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.2%.

Turnersville is more Asian than neighboring Grenloch (1.8% Asian), Glendora (0.6% Asian), and Pitman (1.7% Asian). Turnersville is less Asian than neighboring Blackwood (3.9% Asian), and Sicklerville (4.4% Asian).

Turnersville's Hispanic Population

374 residents of Turnersville, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Turnersville is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Turnersville ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Turnersville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Turnersville's population has increased from 3.8% to 11.9%.

Turnersville is more Hispanic than neighboring Grenloch (0% Hispanic), Blackwood (10.8% Hispanic), Sicklerville (9.4% Hispanic), Glendora (10.8% Hispanic), and Pitman (3% Hispanic).

Turnersville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Turnersville, 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 Turnersville is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Turnersville ranks 578th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

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

Turnersville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sicklerville (1% Native American/Other), Glendora (1% Native American/Other), and Pitman (0.1% Native American/Other).

Turnersville's Multiracial Population

121 residents of Turnersville, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Turnersville is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Turnersville ranks 488th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Turnersville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Turnersville's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.9%.

Turnersville is more Multiracial than neighboring Grenloch (3.8% Multiracial), Blackwood (2% Multiracial), Glendora (2.3% Multiracial), and Pitman (2% Multiracial). Turnersville is less Multiracial than neighboring Sicklerville (5.6% 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.