Erma, NJ Demographics
A map of Erma's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,781 | 87.7% |
Hispanic | 107 | 5.3% |
Multiracial | 85 | 4.2% |
Black | 27 | 1.3% |
Asian | 20 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 11 | 0.5% |
Erma, New Jersey had a population of 2,031 in 2020. It was 87.7% White, 1.3% Black, 1.0% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Erma, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Erma is the 459th 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).
Erma's White Population
1,781 residents of Erma identify as White, or 87.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Erma considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Erma is ranked #118 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Erma is more White than neighboring Rio Grande (70.1% White), Villas (84.2% White), Whitesboro (49.3% White), and Cape May (84% White). Erma is less White than neighboring Diamond Beach (94.6% White).
Erma's Black Population
27 residents of Erma identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Erma slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Erma is ranked #525 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Erma is more Black than neighboring Diamond Beach (0% Black). Erma is less Black than neighboring Rio Grande (4.7% Black), Villas (1.9% Black), Whitesboro (27.7% Black), and Cape May (2.6% Black).
Erma's Asian Population
20 residents of Erma identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Erma slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Erma is ranked #555 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Erma is more Asian than neighboring Villas (0.4% Asian), Diamond Beach (0% Asian), and Cape May (0.8% Asian). Erma is less Asian than neighboring Rio Grande (2.7% Asian), and Whitesboro (1.6% Asian).
Erma's Hispanic Population
107 residents of Erma identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Erma less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Erma is ranked #559 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Erma is more Hispanic than neighboring Diamond Beach (3.9% Hispanic). Erma is less Hispanic than neighboring Rio Grande (17.4% Hispanic), Villas (9.3% Hispanic), Whitesboro (14.5% Hispanic), and Cape May (8.6% Hispanic).
Erma's Native American/Other Population
11 residents of Erma 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 Erma 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, Erma is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Erma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Villas (0.4% Native American/Other), and Diamond Beach (0% Native American/Other). Erma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rio Grande (0.8% Native American/Other), and Whitesboro (1.1% Native American/Other).
Erma's Multiracial Population
85 residents of Erma identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Erma roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Erma is ranked #137 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Erma is more Multiracial than neighboring Rio Grande (4.1% Multiracial), Villas (3.8% Multiracial), Diamond Beach (1.5% Multiracial), and Cape May (3.5% Multiracial). Erma is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitesboro (5.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.