East Orange, NJ Demographics

A map of East Orange's Population by Race

East Orange, New Jersey had a population of 69,612 in 2020. It was 2.0% White, 78.6% Black, 0.7% Asian, 13.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of East Orange, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, East Orange is the 11th 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).

East Orange's White Population

1,388 residents of East Orange identify as White, or 2.0%. This makes the White share of the population of East Orange considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, East Orange is ranked #701 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

East Orange is less White than neighboring Ampere North (10.8% White), Watsessing (27.8% White), Silver Lake (18.4% White), Llewellyn Park (44.6% White), and Glen Ridge (74.7% White).

East Orange's Black Population

54,689 residents of East Orange identify as Black, or 78.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of East Orange considerably larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, East Orange is ranked #1 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

East Orange is more Black than neighboring Ampere North (25.7% Black), Watsessing (29.7% Black), Silver Lake (9.6% Black), Llewellyn Park (19.4% Black), and Glen Ridge (3.7% Black).

East Orange's Asian Population

501 residents of East Orange identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of East Orange slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, East Orange is ranked #605 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

East Orange is less Asian than neighboring Ampere North (5.3% Asian), Watsessing (8% Asian), Silver Lake (12% Asian), Llewellyn Park (8.2% Asian), and Glen Ridge (7.5% Asian).

East Orange's Hispanic Population

9,032 residents of East Orange identify as Hispanic, or 13.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of East Orange slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, East Orange is ranked #240 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

East Orange is more Hispanic than neighboring Glen Ridge (7.2% Hispanic). East Orange is less Hispanic than neighboring Ampere North (49% Hispanic), Watsessing (29.1% Hispanic), Silver Lake (55.3% Hispanic), and Llewellyn Park (17.5% Hispanic).

East Orange's Native American/Other Population

740 residents of East Orange identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of East Orange 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, East Orange is ranked #83 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

East Orange is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Ridge (0.6% Native American/Other). East Orange is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ampere North (4.5% Native American/Other), Watsessing (1.2% Native American/Other), Silver Lake (1.5% Native American/Other), and Llewellyn Park (2.2% Native American/Other).

East Orange's Multiracial Population

3,262 residents of East Orange identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of East Orange roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, East Orange is ranked #85 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

East Orange is more Multiracial than neighboring Watsessing (4.1% Multiracial), and Silver Lake (3.3% Multiracial). East Orange is less Multiracial than neighboring Llewellyn Park (8.2% Multiracial), and Glen Ridge (6.3% Multiracial).

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