Elizabeth, NJ Demographics
A map of Elizabeth's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 90,233 | 65.7% |
Black | 22,261 | 16.2% |
White | 16,553 | 12.1% |
Multiracial | 3,179 | 2.3% |
Asian | 2,757 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 2,315 | 1.7% |
Elizabeth, New Jersey had a population of 137,298 in 2020. It was 12.1% White, 16.2% Black, 2.0% Asian, 65.7% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elizabeth, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elizabeth is the 4th 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).
Elizabeth's White Population
16,553 residents of Elizabeth identify as White, or 12.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Elizabeth considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elizabeth is ranked #682 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Elizabeth is more White than neighboring Newark (8% White), and Roselle (10.9% White). Elizabeth is less White than neighboring Kean University (35.1% White), Linden (31.4% White), and Roselle Park (41% White).
Elizabeth's Black Population
22,261 residents of Elizabeth identify as Black, or 16.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elizabeth roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elizabeth is ranked #73 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Elizabeth is more Black than neighboring Roselle Park (8.5% Black). Elizabeth is less Black than neighboring Kean University (40.3% Black), Newark (47.5% Black), Linden (26.8% Black), and Roselle (47.6% Black).
Elizabeth's Asian Population
2,757 residents of Elizabeth identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elizabeth slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elizabeth is ranked #432 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Elizabeth is more Asian than neighboring Newark (1.6% Asian). Elizabeth is less Asian than neighboring Kean University (3.9% Asian), Linden (3.4% Asian), Roselle (2.6% Asian), and Roselle Park (9.1% Asian).
Elizabeth's Hispanic Population
90,233 residents of Elizabeth identify as Hispanic, or 65.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elizabeth considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elizabeth is ranked #9 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Elizabeth is more Hispanic than neighboring Kean University (18.4% Hispanic), Newark (36.4% Hispanic), Linden (34.4% Hispanic), Roselle (34.8% Hispanic), and Roselle Park (37.9% Hispanic).
Elizabeth's Native American/Other Population
2,315 residents of Elizabeth identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elizabeth 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, Elizabeth is ranked #31 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Elizabeth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kean University (0.7% Native American/Other), Linden (1.3% Native American/Other), Roselle (1.2% Native American/Other), and Roselle Park (1% Native American/Other). Elizabeth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newark (2.6% Native American/Other).
Elizabeth's Multiracial Population
3,179 residents of Elizabeth identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elizabeth roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elizabeth is ranked #539 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Elizabeth is more Multiracial than neighboring Kean University (1.6% Multiracial). Elizabeth is less Multiracial than neighboring Newark (4% Multiracial), Linden (2.6% Multiracial), Roselle (3% Multiracial), and Roselle Park (2.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.