Belmar, NJ Demographics

A map of Belmar's Population by Race

Belmar, New Jersey had a population of 5,907 in 2020. It was 78.0% White, 1.7% Black, 1.2% Asian, 16.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Belmar, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Belmar is the 262nd 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).

Belmar's White Population

4,605 residents of Belmar identify as White, or 78.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Belmar considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Belmar is ranked #299 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Belmar is more White than neighboring Lake Como (70.7% White), Neptune City (65.7% White), and Bradley Beach (72.8% White). Belmar is less White than neighboring Avon-by-the-Sea (88% White), and West Belmar (80.7% White).

Belmar's Black Population

100 residents of Belmar identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Belmar slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Belmar is ranked #475 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Belmar is more Black than neighboring Avon-by-the-Sea (1.1% Black), and West Belmar (1% Black). Belmar is less Black than neighboring Lake Como (4.3% Black), Neptune City (13.6% Black), and Bradley Beach (1.9% Black).

Belmar's Asian Population

71 residents of Belmar identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Belmar slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Belmar is ranked #523 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Belmar is more Asian than neighboring Avon-by-the-Sea (1% Asian), and West Belmar (0.8% Asian). Belmar is less Asian than neighboring Lake Como (1.9% Asian), Neptune City (2% Asian), and Bradley Beach (1.3% Asian).

Belmar's Hispanic Population

963 residents of Belmar identify as Hispanic, or 16.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Belmar slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Belmar is ranked #166 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Belmar is more Hispanic than neighboring Avon-by-the-Sea (7.3% Hispanic), West Belmar (13.5% Hispanic), and Neptune City (13.9% Hispanic). Belmar is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Como (19.8% Hispanic), and Bradley Beach (20.6% Hispanic).

Belmar's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Belmar identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Belmar 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, Belmar is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Belmar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Como (0.5% Native American/Other), Avon-by-the-Sea (0.2% Native American/Other), Neptune City (0.5% Native American/Other), and Bradley Beach (0.5% Native American/Other).

Belmar's Multiracial Population

129 residents of Belmar identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Belmar roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Belmar is ranked #564 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Belmar is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Como (2.8% Multiracial), Avon-by-the-Sea (2.3% Multiracial), West Belmar (3.3% Multiracial), Neptune City (4.3% Multiracial), and Bradley Beach (2.8% Multiracial).

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