Kean University, NJ Demographics

A map of Kean University's Population by Race

Kean University, New Jersey had a population of 1,522 in 2020. It was 35.1% White, 40.3% Black, 3.9% Asian, 18.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kean University, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kean University is the 499th 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).

Kean University's White Population

534 residents of Kean University identify as White, or 35.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Kean University less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kean University is ranked #625 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kean University is more White than neighboring Roselle (10.9% White), Union (29.6% White), and Elizabeth (12.1% White). Kean University is less White than neighboring Roselle Park (41% White), and Connecticut Farms (43.1% White).

Kean University's Black Population

614 residents of Kean University identify as Black, or 40.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kean University considerably larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kean University is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kean University is more Black than neighboring Roselle Park (8.5% Black), Union (25.3% Black), Connecticut Farms (16% Black), and Elizabeth (16.2% Black). Kean University is less Black than neighboring Roselle (47.6% Black).

Kean University's Asian Population

59 residents of Kean University identify as Asian, or 3.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kean University slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kean University is ranked #315 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kean University is more Asian than neighboring Roselle (2.6% Asian), and Elizabeth (2% Asian). Kean University is less Asian than neighboring Roselle Park (9.1% Asian), Union (14.6% Asian), and Connecticut Farms (9.4% Asian).

Kean University's Hispanic Population

280 residents of Kean University identify as Hispanic, or 18.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kean University roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kean University is ranked #144 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kean University is less Hispanic than neighboring Roselle Park (37.9% Hispanic), Roselle (34.8% Hispanic), Union (23.6% Hispanic), Connecticut Farms (26.1% Hispanic), and Elizabeth (65.7% Hispanic).

Kean University's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Kean University 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 Kean University 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, Kean University is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kean University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roselle Park (1% Native American/Other), Roselle (1.2% Native American/Other), Union (2.7% Native American/Other), Connecticut Farms (1.8% Native American/Other), and Elizabeth (1.7% Native American/Other).

Kean University's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Kean University identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kean University roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kean University is ranked #632 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kean University is less Multiracial than neighboring Roselle Park (2.5% Multiracial), Roselle (3% Multiracial), Union (4.2% Multiracial), Connecticut Farms (3.7% Multiracial), and Elizabeth (2.3% Multiracial).

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