West Belmar, NJ Demographics

A map of West Belmar's Population by Race

West Belmar, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,862, a large increase from the 2,459 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.5% White, 11.7% Hispanic, 2.8% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Belmar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Belmar has become less 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 West Belmar, that probability was 32.9% in 2020 and 28.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Belmar is ranked the 393rd 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). West Belmar was ranked the 421st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Belmar's White Population

2,389 residents of West Belmar, or 83.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Belmar is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. West Belmar ranks 254th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Belmar's White population has grown by an estimated 20.4%. White residents' share of West Belmar's population has increased from 80.7% to 83.5%.

West Belmar is more White than neighboring Lake Como (78.8% White), and Belmar (82.5% White). West Belmar is less White than neighboring Spring Lake Heights (89% White), Spring Lake (96.1% White), and Shark River Hills (84.7% White).

West Belmar's Black Population

81 residents of West Belmar, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Belmar is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. West Belmar ranks 576th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Belmar's Black population has grown by an estimated 237.5%. Black residents' share of West Belmar's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.8%.

West Belmar is more Black than neighboring Belmar (0.7% Black), Spring Lake Heights (0% Black), Spring Lake (0.1% Black), and Shark River Hills (0% Black). West Belmar is less Black than neighboring Lake Como (3% Black).

West Belmar's Asian Population

10 residents of West Belmar, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Belmar is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. West Belmar ranks 594th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Belmar's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of West Belmar's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

West Belmar is more Asian than neighboring Spring Lake (0% Asian). West Belmar is less Asian than neighboring Lake Como (0.7% Asian), Belmar (1% Asian), Spring Lake Heights (1.5% Asian), and Shark River Hills (1.8% Asian).

West Belmar's Hispanic Population

335 residents of West Belmar, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Belmar is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. West Belmar ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Belmar's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of West Belmar's population has decreased from 13.5% to 11.7%.

West Belmar is more Hispanic than neighboring Spring Lake Heights (7.8% Hispanic), Spring Lake (0.6% Hispanic), and Shark River Hills (8.7% Hispanic). West Belmar is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Como (15.9% Hispanic), and Belmar (14.3% Hispanic).

West Belmar's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Belmar, 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 West Belmar is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Belmar ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Belmar's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Belmar's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

West Belmar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Belmar (1.2% Native American/Other).

West Belmar's Multiracial Population

47 residents of West Belmar, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Belmar is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. West Belmar ranks 308th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Belmar's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.7%. Multiracial residents' share of West Belmar's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.6%.

West Belmar is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Como (1.5% Multiracial), and Belmar (0.3% Multiracial). West Belmar is less Multiracial than neighboring Spring Lake Heights (1.7% Multiracial), Spring Lake (3.1% Multiracial), and Shark River Hills (4.7% 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.