West Freehold, NJ Demographics

A map of West Freehold's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,961	10,466	73.6%	77.0%
Hispanic	2,345	1,457	15.8%	10.7%
Asian	700	754	4.7%	5.5%
Black	562	455	3.8%	3.3%
Multiracial	263	397	1.8%	2.9%
Native American/Other	52	67	0.3%	0.5%

West Freehold, New Jersey has an estimated population of 14,883, an increase from the 13,596 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.6% White, 15.8% Hispanic, 4.7% Asian, 3.8% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Freehold, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Freehold 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 West Freehold, that probability was 39.1% in 2020 and 42.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Freehold is ranked the 83rd 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 Freehold was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Freehold's White Population

10,961 residents of West Freehold, or 73.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Freehold is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. West Freehold ranks 322nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Freehold's White population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of West Freehold's population has decreased from 77.0% to 73.6%.

West Freehold is more White than neighboring Freehold (35.2% White), and Englishtown (65.5% White). West Freehold is less White than neighboring East Freehold (88.8% White), Vista Center (90.1% White), and Yorketown (85.2% White).

West Freehold's Black Population

562 residents of West Freehold, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Freehold is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. West Freehold ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Freehold's Black population has grown by an estimated 23.5%. Black residents' share of West Freehold's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.8%.

West Freehold is more Black than neighboring East Freehold (0% Black), Vista Center (2.8% Black), and Yorketown (1.6% Black). West Freehold is less Black than neighboring Freehold (5.7% Black), and Englishtown (4.4% Black).

West Freehold's Asian Population

700 residents of West Freehold, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Freehold is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. West Freehold ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Freehold's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Asian residents' share of West Freehold's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.7%.

West Freehold is more Asian than neighboring Freehold (3.4% Asian), East Freehold (2% Asian), Vista Center (1.8% Asian), and Yorketown (1% Asian). West Freehold is less Asian than neighboring Englishtown (10.9% Asian).

West Freehold's Hispanic Population

2,345 residents of West Freehold, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Freehold is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. West Freehold ranks 297th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Freehold's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 60.9%. Hispanic residents' share of West Freehold's population has increased from 10.7% to 15.8%.

West Freehold is more Hispanic than neighboring East Freehold (3.9% Hispanic), Vista Center (5.4% Hispanic), Yorketown (11% Hispanic), and Englishtown (15.4% Hispanic). West Freehold is less Hispanic than neighboring Freehold (53.3% Hispanic).

West Freehold's Native American/Other Population

52 residents of West Freehold, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Freehold is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Freehold ranks 417th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Freehold's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Freehold's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

West Freehold is more Native American/Other than neighboring Freehold (0.2% Native American/Other), East Freehold (0% Native American/Other), Vista Center (0% Native American/Other), and Yorketown (0.1% Native American/Other). West Freehold is less Native American/Other than neighboring Englishtown (2.5% Native American/Other).

West Freehold's Multiracial Population

263 residents of West Freehold, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Freehold is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. West Freehold ranks 410th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Freehold's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.8%. Multiracial residents' share of West Freehold's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.8%.

West Freehold is more Multiracial than neighboring Vista Center (0% Multiracial), Yorketown (1.1% Multiracial), and Englishtown (1.4% Multiracial). West Freehold is less Multiracial than neighboring Freehold (2.1% Multiracial), and East Freehold (5.3% 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.