West Long Branch, NJ Demographics

A map of West Long Branch's Population by Race

West Long Branch, New Jersey has an estimated population of 8,586, a less than 1% change from the 8,587 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.9% White, 9.1% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 5.2% Black, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Long Branch, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Long Branch 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 Long Branch, that probability was 35.7% in 2020 and 39.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Long Branch is ranked the 192nd 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 Long Branch was ranked the 190th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Long Branch's White Population

6,605 residents of West Long Branch, or 76.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Long Branch is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. West Long Branch ranks 276th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Long Branch's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of West Long Branch's population has decreased from 79.4% to 76.9%.

West Long Branch is more White than neighboring Oakhurst (75.6% White), Long Branch (50.8% White), and Eatontown (59.4% White). West Long Branch is less White than neighboring Oceanport (88.9% White), and Deal (80% White).

West Long Branch's Black Population

448 residents of West Long Branch, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Long Branch is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. West Long Branch ranks 336th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Long Branch's Black population has grown by an estimated 62.9%. Black residents' share of West Long Branch's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.2%.

West Long Branch is more Black than neighboring Oceanport (0.7% Black), Oakhurst (3.4% Black), and Deal (1.9% Black). West Long Branch is less Black than neighboring Long Branch (10.7% Black), and Eatontown (10.5% Black).

West Long Branch's Asian Population

111 residents of West Long Branch, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Long Branch is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. West Long Branch ranks 468th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Long Branch's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Asian residents' share of West Long Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

West Long Branch is more Asian than neighboring Oceanport (1% Asian), and Oakhurst (0.3% Asian). West Long Branch is less Asian than neighboring Long Branch (2.7% Asian), Eatontown (14.5% Asian), and Deal (1.6% Asian).

West Long Branch's Hispanic Population

779 residents of West Long Branch, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Long Branch is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. West Long Branch ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Long Branch's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of West Long Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.1%.

West Long Branch is more Hispanic than neighboring Oceanport (5.3% Hispanic), and Oakhurst (6.6% Hispanic). West Long Branch is less Hispanic than neighboring Long Branch (25.2% Hispanic), Eatontown (11.3% Hispanic), and Deal (15.5% Hispanic).

West Long Branch's Native American/Other Population

152 residents of West Long Branch, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Long Branch is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Long Branch ranks 30th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Long Branch's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of West Long Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

West Long Branch is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oceanport (0% Native American/Other), Oakhurst (0.8% Native American/Other), Eatontown (0% Native American/Other), and Deal (0.1% Native American/Other). West Long Branch is less Native American/Other than neighboring Long Branch (4.2% Native American/Other).

West Long Branch's Multiracial Population

491 residents of West Long Branch, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Long Branch is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. West Long Branch ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Long Branch's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Multiracial residents' share of West Long Branch's population has increased from 5.0% to 5.7%.

West Long Branch is more Multiracial than neighboring Oceanport (4% Multiracial), Eatontown (4.3% Multiracial), and Deal (0.9% Multiracial). West Long Branch is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakhurst (13.3% Multiracial), and Long Branch (6.4% 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.