Upper Pohatcong, NJ Demographics

A map of Upper Pohatcong's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,421	1,438	75.7%	83.9%
Hispanic	313	111	16.7%	6.5%
Black	91	68	4.9%	4.0%
Multiracial	30	69	1.6%	4.0%
Native American/Other	12	2	0.6%	0.1%
Asian	9	26	0.5%	1.5%

Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,876, an increase from the 1,714 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.7% White, 16.7% Hispanic, 4.9% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Upper Pohatcong, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Upper Pohatcong 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 Upper Pohatcong, that probability was 28.8% in 2020 and 39.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Upper Pohatcong is ranked the 474th 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). Upper Pohatcong was ranked the 482nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Upper Pohatcong's White Population

1,421 residents of Upper Pohatcong, or 75.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Upper Pohatcong is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Upper Pohatcong ranks 198th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Pohatcong's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Upper Pohatcong's population has decreased from 83.9% to 75.7%.

Upper Pohatcong is more White than neighboring Greenwich CDP (Warren County) (47.3% White), Phillipsburg (62.1% White), and Delaware Park (70.1% White). Upper Pohatcong is less White than neighboring Alpha (81.5% White), and Lopatcong Overlook (100% White).

Upper Pohatcong's Black Population

91 residents of Upper Pohatcong, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Upper Pohatcong is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Upper Pohatcong ranks 284th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Pohatcong's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.8%. Black residents' share of Upper Pohatcong's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.9%.

Upper Pohatcong is more Black than neighboring Alpha (1.4% Black), Lopatcong Overlook (0% Black), and Delaware Park (0% Black). Upper Pohatcong is less Black than neighboring Greenwich CDP (Warren County) (13.4% Black), and Phillipsburg (14.6% Black).

Upper Pohatcong's Asian Population

9 residents of Upper Pohatcong, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Upper Pohatcong is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Upper Pohatcong ranks 490th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Pohatcong's Asian population has declined by an estimated 65.4%. Asian residents' share of Upper Pohatcong's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.5%.

Upper Pohatcong is more Asian than neighboring Lopatcong Overlook (0% Asian), and Delaware Park (0% Asian). Upper Pohatcong is less Asian than neighboring Alpha (1.4% Asian), Greenwich CDP (Warren County) (16.8% Asian), and Phillipsburg (0.9% Asian).

Upper Pohatcong's Hispanic Population

313 residents of Upper Pohatcong, or 16.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Upper Pohatcong is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Upper Pohatcong ranks 498th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Pohatcong's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 182.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Upper Pohatcong's population has increased from 6.5% to 16.7%.

Upper Pohatcong is more Hispanic than neighboring Alpha (9.2% Hispanic), Lopatcong Overlook (0% Hispanic), Greenwich CDP (Warren County) (15.3% Hispanic), and Phillipsburg (16.6% Hispanic). Upper Pohatcong is less Hispanic than neighboring Delaware Park (29.9% Hispanic).

Upper Pohatcong's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Upper Pohatcong, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Upper Pohatcong is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Upper Pohatcong ranks 645th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Pohatcong's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Upper Pohatcong's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.6%.

Upper Pohatcong is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lopatcong Overlook (0% Native American/Other), Greenwich CDP (Warren County) (0.3% Native American/Other), and Delaware Park (0% Native American/Other). Upper Pohatcong is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alpha (1% Native American/Other), and Phillipsburg (0.7% Native American/Other).

Upper Pohatcong's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Upper Pohatcong, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Upper Pohatcong is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Upper Pohatcong ranks 178th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Pohatcong's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Upper Pohatcong's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.6%.

Upper Pohatcong is more Multiracial than neighboring Lopatcong Overlook (0% Multiracial), and Delaware Park (0% Multiracial). Upper Pohatcong is less Multiracial than neighboring Alpha (5.6% Multiracial), Greenwich CDP (Warren County) (6.9% Multiracial), and Phillipsburg (5.1% 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.