Cedar Knolls, NJ Demographics

A map of Cedar Knolls's Population by Race

Cedar Knolls, New Jersey had a population of 4,082 in 2020. It was 68.7% White, 4.7% Black, 14.5% Asian, 8.8% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cedar Knolls, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Cedar Knolls is the 335th 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).

Cedar Knolls's White Population

2,803 residents of Cedar Knolls identify as White, or 68.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Cedar Knolls larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Cedar Knolls is ranked #434 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Knolls is more White than neighboring Morristown (45.6% White), and Rainbow Lakes (59% White). Cedar Knolls is less White than neighboring Morris Plains (76% White), Whippany (76.1% White), and Mount Tabor (72.5% White).

Cedar Knolls's Black Population

192 residents of Cedar Knolls identify as Black, or 4.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cedar Knolls slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Cedar Knolls is ranked #247 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Knolls is more Black than neighboring Morris Plains (3.6% Black), Whippany (1.2% Black), Rainbow Lakes (1.1% Black), and Mount Tabor (3.5% Black). Cedar Knolls is less Black than neighboring Morristown (9.7% Black).

Cedar Knolls's Asian Population

591 residents of Cedar Knolls identify as Asian, or 14.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cedar Knolls roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Cedar Knolls is ranked #101 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Knolls is more Asian than neighboring Morris Plains (7.9% Asian), Morristown (4.8% Asian), Whippany (13.8% Asian), and Mount Tabor (10.1% Asian). Cedar Knolls is less Asian than neighboring Rainbow Lakes (20.6% Asian).

Cedar Knolls's Hispanic Population

358 residents of Cedar Knolls identify as Hispanic, or 8.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cedar Knolls less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Cedar Knolls is ranked #377 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Knolls is more Hispanic than neighboring Whippany (5.9% Hispanic), and Mount Tabor (8.7% Hispanic). Cedar Knolls is less Hispanic than neighboring Morris Plains (9.6% Hispanic), Morristown (36.5% Hispanic), and Rainbow Lakes (15.5% Hispanic).

Cedar Knolls's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Cedar Knolls identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cedar Knolls 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, Cedar Knolls is ranked #545 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Knolls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Morris Plains (0.2% Native American/Other). Cedar Knolls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morristown (0.8% Native American/Other), Rainbow Lakes (1.5% Native American/Other), and Mount Tabor (1.1% Native American/Other).

Cedar Knolls's Multiracial Population

124 residents of Cedar Knolls identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cedar Knolls roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Cedar Knolls is ranked #368 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cedar Knolls is more Multiracial than neighboring Morris Plains (2.7% Multiracial), Morristown (2.6% Multiracial), Whippany (2.7% Multiracial), and Rainbow Lakes (2.4% Multiracial). Cedar Knolls is less Multiracial than neighboring Mount Tabor (4% Multiracial).

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