Jamesburg, NJ Demographics
A map of Jamesburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,043 | 52.6% |
Hispanic | 1,843 | 31.9% |
Black | 401 | 6.9% |
Asian | 267 | 4.6% |
Multiracial | 185 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 44 | 0.8% |
Jamesburg, New Jersey had a population of 5,783 in 2020. It was 52.6% White, 6.9% Black, 4.6% Asian, 31.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jamesburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Jamesburg is the 265th 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).
Jamesburg's White Population
3,043 residents of Jamesburg identify as White, or 52.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Jamesburg roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Jamesburg is ranked #547 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Jamesburg is more White than neighboring Forsgate (26.9% White). Jamesburg is less White than neighboring Whittingham (89.3% White), Helmetta (75.2% White), Rossmoor (78.3% White), and Concordia (87.1% White).
Jamesburg's Black Population
401 residents of Jamesburg identify as Black, or 6.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jamesburg slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Jamesburg is ranked #182 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Jamesburg is more Black than neighboring Whittingham (2.1% Black), Forsgate (2.4% Black), Helmetta (4% Black), Rossmoor (6% Black), and Concordia (3.3% Black).
Jamesburg's Asian Population
267 residents of Jamesburg identify as Asian, or 4.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jamesburg slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Jamesburg is ranked #285 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Jamesburg is more Asian than neighboring Whittingham (4.5% Asian). Jamesburg is less Asian than neighboring Forsgate (67.1% Asian), Helmetta (4.8% Asian), and Rossmoor (8% Asian).
Jamesburg's Hispanic Population
1,843 residents of Jamesburg identify as Hispanic, or 31.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jamesburg slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Jamesburg is ranked #62 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Jamesburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Whittingham (2.8% Hispanic), Forsgate (2.6% Hispanic), Helmetta (11.5% Hispanic), Rossmoor (6% Hispanic), and Concordia (3.8% Hispanic).
Jamesburg's Native American/Other Population
44 residents of Jamesburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jamesburg 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, Jamesburg is ranked #164 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Jamesburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Whittingham (0.4% Native American/Other), Forsgate (0.2% Native American/Other), Helmetta (0.7% Native American/Other), Rossmoor (0.4% Native American/Other), and Concordia (0.2% Native American/Other).
Jamesburg's Multiracial Population
185 residents of Jamesburg identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jamesburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Jamesburg is ranked #325 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Jamesburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Whittingham (0.9% Multiracial), Forsgate (0.9% Multiracial), Rossmoor (1.3% Multiracial), and Concordia (1% Multiracial). Jamesburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Helmetta (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.