Edgewater, NJ Demographics
A map of Edgewater's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,934 | 41.4% |
Asian | 5,071 | 35.4% |
Hispanic | 1,959 | 13.7% |
Black | 772 | 5.4% |
Multiracial | 499 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 101 | 0.7% |
Edgewater, New Jersey had a population of 14,336 in 2020. It was 41.4% White, 5.4% Black, 35.4% Asian, 13.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Edgewater, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Edgewater is the 89th 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).
Edgewater's White Population
5,934 residents of Edgewater identify as White, or 41.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Edgewater slightly less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Edgewater is ranked #603 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Edgewater is more White than neighboring Fort Lee (38.5% White), Fairview (23.4% White), Palisades Park (14.3% White), and Ridgefield (37.2% White). Edgewater is less White than neighboring Cliffside Park (43.5% White).
Edgewater's Black Population
772 residents of Edgewater identify as Black, or 5.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Edgewater slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Edgewater is ranked #219 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Edgewater is more Black than neighboring Cliffside Park (2.6% Black), Fort Lee (3% Black), Fairview (1.6% Black), Palisades Park (1.3% Black), and Ridgefield (1.7% Black).
Edgewater's Asian Population
5,071 residents of Edgewater identify as Asian, or 35.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Edgewater considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Edgewater is ranked #28 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Edgewater is more Asian than neighboring Cliffside Park (14.7% Asian), Fairview (4.6% Asian), and Ridgefield (28.9% Asian). Edgewater is less Asian than neighboring Fort Lee (42.2% Asian), and Palisades Park (58.6% Asian).
Edgewater's Hispanic Population
1,959 residents of Edgewater identify as Hispanic, or 13.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Edgewater slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Edgewater is ranked #219 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Edgewater is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Lee (13.4% Hispanic). Edgewater is less Hispanic than neighboring Cliffside Park (34.8% Hispanic), Fairview (66.7% Hispanic), Palisades Park (24% Hispanic), and Ridgefield (29.1% Hispanic).
Edgewater's Native American/Other Population
101 residents of Edgewater 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 Edgewater 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, Edgewater is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Edgewater is more Native American/Other than neighboring Palisades Park (0.5% Native American/Other). Edgewater is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cliffside Park (1.5% Native American/Other), Fairview (1.8% Native American/Other), and Ridgefield (1.1% Native American/Other).
Edgewater's Multiracial Population
499 residents of Edgewater identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Edgewater roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Edgewater is ranked #261 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Edgewater is more Multiracial than neighboring Cliffside Park (2.8% Multiracial), Fort Lee (2.3% Multiracial), Fairview (2% Multiracial), Palisades Park (1.3% Multiracial), and Ridgefield (2.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.