Avenel, NJ Demographics

A map of Avenel's Population by Race

Avenel, New Jersey had a population of 16,920 in 2020. It was 31.6% White, 18.5% Black, 26.1% Asian, 20.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Avenel, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Avenel is the 71st 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).

Avenel's White Population

5,350 residents of Avenel identify as White, or 31.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Avenel considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Avenel is ranked #637 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Avenel is more White than neighboring Rahway (30.2% White). Avenel is less White than neighboring Port Reading (50.4% White), Woodbridge (38.8% White), Sewaren (50.3% White), and Colonia (61.4% White).

Avenel's Black Population

3,125 residents of Avenel identify as Black, or 18.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Avenel slightly larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Avenel is ranked #62 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Avenel is more Black than neighboring Port Reading (8% Black), Woodbridge (11.5% Black), Sewaren (10.4% Black), and Colonia (5.2% Black). Avenel is less Black than neighboring Rahway (30.1% Black).

Avenel's Asian Population

4,408 residents of Avenel identify as Asian, or 26.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Avenel larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Avenel is ranked #49 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Avenel is more Asian than neighboring Rahway (5.5% Asian), Port Reading (11.5% Asian), Woodbridge (22.1% Asian), Sewaren (5% Asian), and Colonia (16.4% Asian).

Avenel's Hispanic Population

3,424 residents of Avenel identify as Hispanic, or 20.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Avenel roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Avenel is ranked #121 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Avenel is more Hispanic than neighboring Colonia (13.7% Hispanic). Avenel is less Hispanic than neighboring Rahway (30% Hispanic), Port Reading (26.2% Hispanic), Woodbridge (24.3% Hispanic), and Sewaren (30.9% Hispanic).

Avenel's Native American/Other Population

174 residents of Avenel identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Avenel 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, Avenel is ranked #101 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Avenel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rahway (0.9% Native American/Other), Woodbridge (0.9% Native American/Other), Sewaren (0.6% Native American/Other), and Colonia (0.6% Native American/Other).

Avenel's Multiracial Population

439 residents of Avenel identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Avenel roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Avenel is ranked #472 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Avenel is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodbridge (2.4% Multiracial). Avenel is less Multiracial than neighboring Rahway (3.3% Multiracial), Port Reading (3% Multiracial), Sewaren (2.8% Multiracial), and Colonia (2.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.