Colonia, NJ Demographics

A map of Colonia's Population by Race

Colonia, New Jersey had a population of 18,609 in 2020. It was 61.4% White, 5.2% Black, 16.4% Asian, 13.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Colonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Colonia is the 64th 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).

Colonia's White Population

11,426 residents of Colonia identify as White, or 61.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Colonia slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Colonia is ranked #491 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Colonia is more White than neighboring Iselin (23.6% White), Rahway (30.2% White), Menlo Park Terrace (32.7% White), Avenel (31.6% White), and Woodbridge (38.8% White).

Colonia's Black Population

966 residents of Colonia identify as Black, or 5.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Colonia slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Colonia is ranked #224 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Colonia is less Black than neighboring Iselin (6.3% Black), Rahway (30.1% Black), Menlo Park Terrace (8.4% Black), Avenel (18.5% Black), and Woodbridge (11.5% Black).

Colonia's Asian Population

3,049 residents of Colonia identify as Asian, or 16.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Colonia slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Colonia is ranked #84 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Colonia is more Asian than neighboring Rahway (5.5% Asian). Colonia is less Asian than neighboring Iselin (57.4% Asian), Menlo Park Terrace (37.5% Asian), Avenel (26.1% Asian), and Woodbridge (22.1% Asian).

Colonia's Hispanic Population

2,551 residents of Colonia identify as Hispanic, or 13.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Colonia slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Colonia is ranked #219 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Colonia is more Hispanic than neighboring Iselin (9.3% Hispanic). Colonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Rahway (30% Hispanic), Menlo Park Terrace (18.5% Hispanic), Avenel (20.2% Hispanic), and Woodbridge (24.3% Hispanic).

Colonia's Native American/Other Population

118 residents of Colonia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Colonia 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, Colonia is ranked #284 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Colonia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Iselin (1.2% Native American/Other), Rahway (0.9% Native American/Other), Menlo Park Terrace (0.9% Native American/Other), Avenel (1% Native American/Other), and Woodbridge (0.9% Native American/Other).

Colonia's Multiracial Population

499 residents of Colonia identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Colonia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Colonia is ranked #454 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Colonia is more Multiracial than neighboring Iselin (2.1% Multiracial), Menlo Park Terrace (2.1% Multiracial), Avenel (2.6% Multiracial), and Woodbridge (2.4% Multiracial). Colonia is less Multiracial than neighboring Rahway (3.3% Multiracial).

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