Demarest, NJ Demographics
A map of Demarest's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,941 | 59.0% |
Asian | 1,562 | 31.4% |
Hispanic | 270 | 5.4% |
Multiracial | 141 | 2.8% |
Black | 41 | 0.8% |
Native American/Other | 26 | 0.5% |
Demarest, New Jersey had a population of 4,981 in 2020. It was 59.0% White, 0.8% Black, 31.4% Asian, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Demarest, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Demarest is the 288th 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).
Demarest's White Population
2,941 residents of Demarest identify as White, or 59.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Demarest slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Demarest is ranked #506 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Demarest is more White than neighboring Cresskill (57.9% White), Closter (52.3% White), Dumont (55.1% White), Alpine (53.9% White), and Tenafly (56.6% White).
Demarest's Black Population
41 residents of Demarest identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Demarest slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Demarest is ranked #599 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Demarest is less Black than neighboring Cresskill (1% Black), Closter (1% Black), Dumont (2.8% Black), Alpine (3.1% Black), and Tenafly (1.6% Black).
Demarest's Asian Population
1,562 residents of Demarest identify as Asian, or 31.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Demarest considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Demarest is ranked #36 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Demarest is more Asian than neighboring Cresskill (31.3% Asian), Dumont (17.2% Asian), and Tenafly (30.6% Asian). Demarest is less Asian than neighboring Closter (35% Asian), and Alpine (33.7% Asian).
Demarest's Hispanic Population
270 residents of Demarest identify as Hispanic, or 5.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Demarest less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Demarest is ranked #553 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Demarest is less Hispanic than neighboring Cresskill (6.9% Hispanic), Closter (8.4% Hispanic), Dumont (21.7% Hispanic), Alpine (6.9% Hispanic), and Tenafly (7.4% Hispanic).
Demarest's Native American/Other Population
26 residents of Demarest identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Demarest 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, Demarest is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Demarest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cresskill (0.4% Native American/Other), Closter (0.4% Native American/Other), and Alpine (0.3% Native American/Other). Demarest is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dumont (0.6% Native American/Other), and Tenafly (0.7% Native American/Other).
Demarest's Multiracial Population
141 residents of Demarest identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Demarest roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Demarest is ranked #430 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Demarest is more Multiracial than neighboring Cresskill (2.4% Multiracial), Dumont (2.5% Multiracial), and Alpine (2.3% Multiracial). Demarest is less Multiracial than neighboring Closter (2.9% Multiracial), and Tenafly (3.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.