Wenonah, NJ Demographics
A map of Wenonah's Population by Race
Wenonah, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,261, a less than 1% change from the 2,283 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.2% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 3.3% Native American/Other, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wenonah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Wenonah 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 Wenonah, that probability was 17.2% in 2020 and 20.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Wenonah is ranked the 439th 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). Wenonah was ranked the 439th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Wenonah's White Population
2,017 residents of Wenonah, or 89.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wenonah is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Wenonah ranks 57th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wenonah's White population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Wenonah's population has decreased from 90.9% to 89.2%.
Wenonah is more White than neighboring Oak Valley (73.9% White), Woodbury Heights (86% White), and Woodbury (48.5% White). Wenonah is less White than neighboring Sewell (94.8% White), and Pitman (90% White).
Wenonah's Black Population
2 residents of Wenonah, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wenonah is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Wenonah ranks 614th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wenonah's Black population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Black residents' share of Wenonah's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.
Wenonah is less Black than neighboring Oak Valley (16% Black), Sewell (2.3% Black), Woodbury Heights (2.3% Black), Woodbury (21.2% Black), and Pitman (3.1% Black).
Wenonah's Asian Population
16 residents of Wenonah, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wenonah is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Wenonah ranks 508th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wenonah's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Wenonah's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.7%.
Wenonah is less Asian than neighboring Oak Valley (1.4% Asian), Sewell (2.1% Asian), Woodbury Heights (1% Asian), Woodbury (1.3% Asian), and Pitman (1.7% Asian).
Wenonah's Hispanic Population
37 residents of Wenonah, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wenonah is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Wenonah ranks 659th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wenonah's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 47.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Wenonah's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.6%.
Wenonah is more Hispanic than neighboring Sewell (0% Hispanic). Wenonah is less Hispanic than neighboring Oak Valley (6.9% Hispanic), Woodbury Heights (6.1% Hispanic), Woodbury (19.1% Hispanic), and Pitman (3% Hispanic).
Wenonah's Native American/Other Population
74 residents of Wenonah, or 3.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wenonah is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Wenonah ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wenonah's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 640.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wenonah's population has increased from 0.4% to 3.3%.
Wenonah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Valley (0.2% Native American/Other), Sewell (0% Native American/Other), Woodbury Heights (0.4% Native American/Other), Woodbury (1.4% Native American/Other), and Pitman (0.1% Native American/Other).
Wenonah's Multiracial Population
115 residents of Wenonah, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wenonah is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Wenonah ranks 271st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wenonah's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 43.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Wenonah's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.1%.
Wenonah is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Valley (1.5% Multiracial), Sewell (0.8% Multiracial), Woodbury Heights (4.1% Multiracial), and Pitman (2% Multiracial). Wenonah is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodbury (8.6% 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.