Island Heights, NJ Demographics
A map of Island Heights's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,487 | 90.1% |
Multiracial | 70 | 4.2% |
Hispanic | 55 | 3.3% |
Native American/Other | 16 | 1.0% |
Asian | 14 | 0.8% |
Black | 8 | 0.5% |
Island Heights, New Jersey had a population of 1,650 in 2020. It was 90.1% White, 0.5% Black, 0.8% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Island Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Island Heights is the 490th 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).
Island Heights's White Population
1,487 residents of Island Heights identify as White, or 90.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Island Heights considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Island Heights is ranked #73 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Island Heights is more White than neighboring Ocean Gate (84% White), Pine Beach (87.7% White), Beachwood (80.7% White), South Toms River (48.8% White), and Toms River (76.7% White).
Island Heights's Black Population
8 residents of Island Heights identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Island Heights slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Island Heights is ranked #639 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Island Heights is less Black than neighboring Ocean Gate (2.4% Black), Pine Beach (0.8% Black), Beachwood (2.2% Black), South Toms River (14.5% Black), and Toms River (3.4% Black).
Island Heights's Asian Population
14 residents of Island Heights identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Island Heights slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Island Heights is ranked #588 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Island Heights is more Asian than neighboring Ocean Gate (0.3% Asian). Island Heights is less Asian than neighboring Pine Beach (1.4% Asian), Beachwood (1.4% Asian), South Toms River (2.1% Asian), and Toms River (4.1% Asian).
Island Heights's Hispanic Population
55 residents of Island Heights identify as Hispanic, or 3.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Island Heights less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Island Heights is ranked #651 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Island Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Ocean Gate (8.1% Hispanic), Pine Beach (6.2% Hispanic), Beachwood (11.9% Hispanic), South Toms River (28.5% Hispanic), and Toms River (12.4% Hispanic).
Island Heights's Native American/Other Population
16 residents of Island Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Island Heights 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, Island Heights is ranked #101 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Island Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ocean Gate (0.4% Native American/Other), Pine Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), Beachwood (0.4% Native American/Other), South Toms River (0.7% Native American/Other), and Toms River (0.6% Native American/Other).
Island Heights's Multiracial Population
70 residents of Island Heights identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Island Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Island Heights is ranked #137 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Island Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Pine Beach (3.6% Multiracial), Beachwood (3.5% Multiracial), and Toms River (2.9% Multiracial). Island Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Ocean Gate (4.9% Multiracial), and South Toms River (5.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.