Absecon, NJ Demographics
A map of Absecon's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,931 | 64.9% |
Hispanic | 1,086 | 11.9% |
Black | 1,035 | 11.3% |
Asian | 691 | 7.6% |
Multiracial | 325 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 69 | 0.8% |
Absecon, New Jersey had a population of 9,137 in 2020. It was 64.9% White, 11.3% Black, 7.6% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Absecon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Absecon is the 173rd most populous. 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).
Absecon's White Population
5,931 residents of Absecon identify as White, or 64.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Absecon larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Absecon is ranked #464 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Absecon is more White than neighboring Pleasantville (10.1% White), Atlantic City (16.2% White), and Smithville (57.5% White). Absecon is less White than neighboring Absecon Highlands (66.5% White), and Oceanville (76.8% White).
Absecon's Black Population
1,035 residents of Absecon identify as Black, or 11.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Absecon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Absecon is ranked #105 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Absecon is more Black than neighboring Absecon Highlands (5% Black), and Oceanville (4.8% Black). Absecon is less Black than neighboring Pleasantville (34.8% Black), Atlantic City (34% Black), and Smithville (18% Black).
Absecon's Asian Population
691 residents of Absecon identify as Asian, or 7.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Absecon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Absecon is ranked #192 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Absecon is more Asian than neighboring Pleasantville (2.1% Asian), Oceanville (3.7% Asian), and Smithville (7.2% Asian). Absecon is less Asian than neighboring Absecon Highlands (8.8% Asian), and Atlantic City (16.1% Asian).
Absecon's Hispanic Population
1,086 residents of Absecon identify as Hispanic, or 11.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Absecon slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Absecon is ranked #258 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Absecon is more Hispanic than neighboring Oceanville (9.8% Hispanic). Absecon is less Hispanic than neighboring Absecon Highlands (14.1% Hispanic), Pleasantville (50% Hispanic), Atlantic City (29.9% Hispanic), and Smithville (13.2% Hispanic).
Absecon's Native American/Other Population
69 residents of Absecon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Absecon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Absecon is ranked #164 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Absecon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Absecon Highlands (0.4% Native American/Other), Pleasantville (0.7% Native American/Other), and Smithville (0.5% Native American/Other). Absecon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Atlantic City (0.9% Native American/Other).
Absecon's Multiracial Population
325 residents of Absecon identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Absecon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Absecon is ranked #245 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Absecon is more Multiracial than neighboring Pleasantville (2.3% Multiracial), and Atlantic City (2.9% Multiracial). Absecon is less Multiracial than neighboring Absecon Highlands (5.2% Multiracial), and Oceanville (4.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.