Whippany, NJ Demographics

A map of Whippany's Population by Race

Whippany, New Jersey has an estimated population of 8,970, a slight increase from the 8,863 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.6% White, 14.0% Asian, 11.0% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.7% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Whippany, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Whippany has become considerably 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 Whippany, that probability was 39.7% in 2020 and 50.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Whippany is ranked the 182nd 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). Whippany was ranked the 182nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Whippany's White Population

6,065 residents of Whippany, or 67.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Whippany is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Whippany ranks 340th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whippany's White population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Whippany's population has decreased from 76.1% to 67.6%.

Whippany is more White than neighboring Troy Hills (43.4% White), Cedar Knolls (65.6% White), Parsippany (37% White), and Florham Park (66.4% White). Whippany is less White than neighboring Morris Plains (80.5% White).

Whippany's Black Population

32 residents of Whippany, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Whippany is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Whippany ranks 541st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whippany's Black population has declined by an estimated 70.6%. Black residents' share of Whippany's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Whippany is more Black than neighboring Cedar Knolls (0.2% Black). Whippany is less Black than neighboring Troy Hills (0.5% Black), Parsippany (4.8% Black), Florham Park (9.5% Black), and Morris Plains (1.5% Black).

Whippany's Asian Population

1,257 residents of Whippany, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Whippany is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Whippany ranks 106th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whippany's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. Asian residents' share of Whippany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.0%.

Whippany is more Asian than neighboring Florham Park (11% Asian), and Morris Plains (7.4% Asian). Whippany is less Asian than neighboring Troy Hills (50.1% Asian), Cedar Knolls (19% Asian), and Parsippany (45.2% Asian).

Whippany's Hispanic Population

988 residents of Whippany, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Whippany is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Whippany ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whippany's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 87.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Whippany's population has increased from 5.9% to 11.0%.

Whippany is more Hispanic than neighboring Troy Hills (3.1% Hispanic), Parsippany (10.4% Hispanic), Florham Park (7.7% Hispanic), and Morris Plains (7.1% Hispanic). Whippany is less Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Knolls (13.7% Hispanic).

Whippany's Native American/Other Population

239 residents of Whippany, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Whippany is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Whippany ranks 597th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whippany's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 939.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Whippany's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.7%.

Whippany is more Native American/Other than neighboring Troy Hills (0% Native American/Other), Cedar Knolls (0.1% Native American/Other), Parsippany (0.1% Native American/Other), Florham Park (0.8% Native American/Other), and Morris Plains (0% Native American/Other).

Whippany's Multiracial Population

389 residents of Whippany, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Whippany is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Whippany ranks 468th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whippany's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 64.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Whippany's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.3%.

Whippany is more Multiracial than neighboring Troy Hills (2.8% Multiracial), Cedar Knolls (1.4% Multiracial), Parsippany (2.5% Multiracial), and Morris Plains (3.5% Multiracial). Whippany is less Multiracial than neighboring Florham Park (4.6% 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.