Wallington, NJ Demographics
A map of Wallington's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,286 | 69.8% |
Hispanic | 2,299 | 19.4% |
Asian | 694 | 5.8% |
Black | 320 | 2.7% |
Multiracial | 161 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 108 | 0.9% |
Wallington, New Jersey had a population of 11,868 in 2020. It was 69.8% White, 2.7% Black, 5.8% Asian, 19.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wallington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wallington is the 121st most populous. 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).
Wallington's White Population
8,286 residents of Wallington identify as White, or 69.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Wallington larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wallington is ranked #425 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wallington is more White than neighboring Wood-Ridge (60.6% White), Passaic (15.3% White), Garfield (50.2% White), Rutherford (59.7% White), and Hasbrouck Heights (61.6% White).
Wallington's Black Population
320 residents of Wallington identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wallington slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wallington is ranked #373 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wallington is less Black than neighboring Wood-Ridge (3.3% Black), Passaic (5.7% Black), Garfield (5.2% Black), and Rutherford (3.4% Black).
Wallington's Asian Population
694 residents of Wallington identify as Asian, or 5.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wallington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wallington is ranked #236 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wallington is more Asian than neighboring Passaic (3.7% Asian), and Garfield (3% Asian). Wallington is less Asian than neighboring Wood-Ridge (16% Asian), Rutherford (14.3% Asian), and Hasbrouck Heights (11.7% Asian).
Wallington's Hispanic Population
2,299 residents of Wallington identify as Hispanic, or 19.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wallington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wallington is ranked #132 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wallington is more Hispanic than neighboring Wood-Ridge (17.1% Hispanic), and Rutherford (18% Hispanic). Wallington is less Hispanic than neighboring Passaic (73.1% Hispanic), Garfield (39.1% Hispanic), and Hasbrouck Heights (21% Hispanic).
Wallington's Native American/Other Population
108 residents of Wallington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wallington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wallington is ranked #131 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wallington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wood-Ridge (0.8% Native American/Other), Garfield (0.8% Native American/Other), Rutherford (0.8% Native American/Other), and Hasbrouck Heights (0.7% Native American/Other). Wallington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Passaic (1.1% Native American/Other).
Wallington's Multiracial Population
161 residents of Wallington identify as Multiracial, or 1.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wallington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wallington is ranked #646 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wallington is more Multiracial than neighboring Passaic (1% Multiracial). Wallington is less Multiracial than neighboring Wood-Ridge (2.2% Multiracial), Garfield (1.6% Multiracial), Rutherford (3.8% Multiracial), and Hasbrouck Heights (2.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.