Barnegat, NJ Demographics
A map of Barnegat's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,993 | 76.9% |
Hispanic | 465 | 11.9% |
Black | 179 | 4.6% |
Multiracial | 159 | 4.1% |
Asian | 67 | 1.7% |
Native American/Other | 31 | 0.8% |
Barnegat, New Jersey had a population of 3,894 in 2020. It was 76.9% White, 4.6% Black, 1.7% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Barnegat, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Barnegat is the 342nd 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).
Barnegat's White Population
2,993 residents of Barnegat identify as White, or 76.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Barnegat considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Barnegat is ranked #323 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Barnegat is less White than neighboring Waretown (90.4% White), Ocean Acres (84.8% White), Manahawkin (78.9% White), Forked River (86.2% White), and Beach Haven West (92.4% White).
Barnegat's Black Population
179 residents of Barnegat identify as Black, or 4.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Barnegat slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Barnegat is ranked #255 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Barnegat is more Black than neighboring Waretown (0.8% Black), Ocean Acres (1.5% Black), Manahawkin (1% Black), Forked River (0.6% Black), and Beach Haven West (0% Black).
Barnegat's Asian Population
67 residents of Barnegat identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Barnegat slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Barnegat is ranked #458 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Barnegat is more Asian than neighboring Waretown (1.1% Asian), Ocean Acres (1.6% Asian), Manahawkin (1.4% Asian), Forked River (0.7% Asian), and Beach Haven West (0.8% Asian).
Barnegat's Hispanic Population
465 residents of Barnegat identify as Hispanic, or 11.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Barnegat slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Barnegat is ranked #258 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Barnegat is more Hispanic than neighboring Waretown (4% Hispanic), Ocean Acres (8.7% Hispanic), Forked River (8.8% Hispanic), and Beach Haven West (5% Hispanic). Barnegat is less Hispanic than neighboring Manahawkin (16% Hispanic).
Barnegat's Native American/Other Population
31 residents of Barnegat 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 Barnegat 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, Barnegat is ranked #164 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Barnegat is more Native American/Other than neighboring Waretown (0.6% Native American/Other), Ocean Acres (0.3% Native American/Other), Manahawkin (0.1% Native American/Other), Forked River (0.6% Native American/Other), and Beach Haven West (0.2% Native American/Other).
Barnegat's Multiracial Population
159 residents of Barnegat identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Barnegat roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Barnegat is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Barnegat is more Multiracial than neighboring Waretown (3% Multiracial), Ocean Acres (3.1% Multiracial), Manahawkin (2.6% Multiracial), Forked River (3% Multiracial), and Beach Haven West (1.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.