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Helmetta, NJ Demographics

A map of Helmetta's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
1,84675.2%
Hispanic
28211.5%
Asian
1194.8%
Black
994.0%
Multiracial
923.7%
Native American/Other
170.7%

Helmetta, New Jersey had a population of 2,455 in 2020. It was 75.2% White, 4.0% Black, 4.8% Asian, 11.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Helmetta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Helmetta is the 422nd 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).

Helmetta's White Population

1,846 residents of Helmetta identify as White, or 75.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Helmetta considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Helmetta is ranked #351 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Helmetta is more White than neighboring Jamesburg (52.6% White), and Forsgate (26.9% White). Helmetta is less White than neighboring Spotswood (75.3% White), Whittingham (89.3% White), and Rossmoor (78.3% White).

Helmetta's Black Population

99 residents of Helmetta identify as Black, or 4.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Helmetta slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Helmetta is ranked #282 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Helmetta is more Black than neighboring Spotswood (3.3% Black), Forsgate (2.4% Black), and Whittingham (2.1% Black). Helmetta is less Black than neighboring Jamesburg (6.9% Black), and Rossmoor (6% Black).

Helmetta's Asian Population

119 residents of Helmetta identify as Asian, or 4.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Helmetta slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Helmetta is ranked #274 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Helmetta is more Asian than neighboring Jamesburg (4.6% Asian), and Whittingham (4.5% Asian). Helmetta is less Asian than neighboring Spotswood (6.4% Asian), Forsgate (67.1% Asian), and Rossmoor (8% Asian).

Helmetta's Hispanic Population

282 residents of Helmetta identify as Hispanic, or 11.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Helmetta slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Helmetta is ranked #271 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Helmetta is more Hispanic than neighboring Spotswood (11.2% Hispanic), Forsgate (2.6% Hispanic), Whittingham (2.8% Hispanic), and Rossmoor (6% Hispanic). Helmetta is less Hispanic than neighboring Jamesburg (31.9% Hispanic).

Helmetta's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Helmetta 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 Helmetta 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, Helmetta is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Helmetta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spotswood (0.4% Native American/Other), Forsgate (0.2% Native American/Other), Whittingham (0.4% Native American/Other), and Rossmoor (0.4% Native American/Other). Helmetta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jamesburg (0.8% Native American/Other).

Helmetta's Multiracial Population

92 residents of Helmetta identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Helmetta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Helmetta is ranked #221 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Helmetta is more Multiracial than neighboring Jamesburg (3.2% Multiracial), Spotswood (3.4% Multiracial), Forsgate (0.9% Multiracial), Whittingham (0.9% Multiracial), and Rossmoor (1.3% Multiracial).

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