Emerson, NJ Demographics

A map of Emerson's Population by Race

Emerson, New Jersey had a population of 7,290 in 2020. It was 73.1% White, 1.5% Black, 9.7% Asian, 13.0% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Emerson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Emerson is the 221st 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).

Emerson's White Population

5,328 residents of Emerson identify as White, or 73.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Emerson considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Emerson is ranked #381 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more White than neighboring Westwood (69.7% White), Oradell (71.4% White), Haworth (72.3% White), and New Milford (52.2% White). Emerson is less White than neighboring Hillsdale (77.5% White).

Emerson's Black Population

108 residents of Emerson identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Emerson slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Emerson is ranked #498 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more Black than neighboring Oradell (0.9% Black), and Hillsdale (1.1% Black). Emerson is less Black than neighboring Westwood (4% Black), and New Milford (4.7% Black).

Emerson's Asian Population

709 residents of Emerson identify as Asian, or 9.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Emerson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Emerson is ranked #144 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more Asian than neighboring Westwood (8.2% Asian), and Hillsdale (7.3% Asian). Emerson is less Asian than neighboring Oradell (15.5% Asian), Haworth (16.3% Asian), and New Milford (20.2% Asian).

Emerson's Hispanic Population

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

Emerson is more Hispanic than neighboring Oradell (8.9% Hispanic), Haworth (5.7% Hispanic), and Hillsdale (11.2% Hispanic). Emerson is less Hispanic than neighboring Westwood (14.6% Hispanic), and New Milford (19.5% Hispanic).

Emerson's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Emerson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Emerson 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, Emerson is ranked #545 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westwood (0.4% Native American/Other), Oradell (0.6% Native American/Other), Haworth (0.4% Native American/Other), Hillsdale (0.5% Native American/Other), and New Milford (0.9% Native American/Other).

Emerson's Multiracial Population

178 residents of Emerson identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Emerson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Emerson is ranked #516 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more Multiracial than neighboring Hillsdale (2.3% Multiracial). Emerson is less Multiracial than neighboring Westwood (3.1% Multiracial), Oradell (2.7% Multiracial), Haworth (3.8% Multiracial), and New Milford (2.5% Multiracial).

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