Zarephath, NJ Demographics

A map of Zarephath's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	9	7	52.9%	10.1%
Black	8	3	47.1%	4.3%
White	0	19	0.0%	27.5%
Hispanic	0	30	0.0%	43.5%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	10.1%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	4.3%

Zarephath, New Jersey has an estimated population of 17, a dramatic decrease from the 69 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% Asian, 47.1% Black, 0.0% White, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zarephath, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zarephath has become considerably 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 Zarephath, that probability was 71.1% in 2020 and 49.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zarephath is ranked the 699th 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). Zarephath was ranked the 696th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zarephath's White Population

0 residents of Zarephath, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zarephath is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Zarephath ranks 649th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zarephath's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Zarephath's population has decreased from 27.5% to 0.0%.

Zarephath is less White than neighboring Weston (56% White), Manville (60.4% White), Finderne (38.5% White), Franklin Center (29.8% White), and East Millstone (65% White).

Zarephath's Black Population

8 residents of Zarephath, or 47.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zarephath is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Zarephath ranks 267th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zarephath's Black population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Black residents' share of Zarephath's population has increased from 4.3% to 47.1%.

Zarephath is more Black than neighboring Weston (5.2% Black), Manville (1.5% Black), Finderne (7.8% Black), Franklin Center (23.3% Black), and East Millstone (26.6% Black).

Zarephath's Asian Population

9 residents of Zarephath, or 52.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zarephath is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Zarephath ranks 136th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zarephath's Asian population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Asian residents' share of Zarephath's population has increased from 10.1% to 52.9%.

Zarephath is more Asian than neighboring Weston (37.7% Asian), Manville (2.8% Asian), Finderne (18.6% Asian), Franklin Center (28.1% Asian), and East Millstone (0% Asian).

Zarephath's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Zarephath, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zarephath is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Zarephath ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zarephath's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Zarephath's population has decreased from 43.5% to 0.0%.

Zarephath is less Hispanic than neighboring Manville (30.5% Hispanic), Finderne (30.7% Hispanic), Franklin Center (13.9% Hispanic), and East Millstone (7% Hispanic).

Zarephath's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Zarephath, 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 Zarephath is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Zarephath ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zarephath's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zarephath's population has decreased from 10.1% to 0.0%.

Zarephath is less Native American/Other than neighboring Weston (0.8% Native American/Other), Manville (1.2% Native American/Other), and Franklin Center (3.4% Native American/Other).

Zarephath's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Zarephath, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zarephath is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Zarephath ranks 128th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zarephath's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Zarephath's population has decreased from 4.3% to 0.0%.

Zarephath is less Multiracial than neighboring Weston (0.3% Multiracial), Manville (3.6% Multiracial), Finderne (4.4% Multiracial), Franklin Center (1.6% Multiracial), and East Millstone (1.3% 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.