Laurel Heights, NJ Demographics
A map of Laurel Heights's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 253 | 66.6% |
Hispanic | 78 | 20.5% |
Black | 18 | 4.7% |
Native American/Other | 13 | 3.4% |
Multiracial | 12 | 3.2% |
Asian | 6 | 1.6% |
Laurel Heights, New Jersey had a population of 380 in 2020. It was 66.6% White, 4.7% Black, 1.6% Asian, 20.5% Hispanic, 3.4% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Laurel Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Laurel Heights is the 636th 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).
Laurel Heights's White Population
253 residents of Laurel Heights identify as White, or 66.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Laurel Heights larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Laurel Heights is ranked #451 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Laurel Heights is more White than neighboring Bridgeton (11.6% White). Laurel Heights is less White than neighboring Sunset Lake (73.3% White), Silver Lake (74.1% White), Carlls Corner (69.9% White), and Lakeside-Beebe Run (67.7% White).
Laurel Heights's Black Population
18 residents of Laurel Heights identify as Black, or 4.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Laurel Heights slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Laurel Heights is ranked #247 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Laurel Heights is more Black than neighboring Sunset Lake (2.2% Black), and Carlls Corner (4.6% Black). Laurel Heights is less Black than neighboring Silver Lake (5.4% Black), Lakeside-Beebe Run (6.2% Black), and Bridgeton (25% Black).
Laurel Heights's Asian Population
6 residents of Laurel Heights identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Laurel Heights slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Laurel Heights is ranked #469 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Laurel Heights is more Asian than neighboring Bridgeton (0.4% Asian). Laurel Heights is less Asian than neighboring Sunset Lake (2.4% Asian), Silver Lake (5.2% Asian), Carlls Corner (3.5% Asian), and Lakeside-Beebe Run (1.7% Asian).
Laurel Heights's Hispanic Population
78 residents of Laurel Heights identify as Hispanic, or 20.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Laurel Heights roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Laurel Heights is ranked #117 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Laurel Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Sunset Lake (14.4% Hispanic), Silver Lake (9.7% Hispanic), Carlls Corner (15.9% Hispanic), and Lakeside-Beebe Run (18.9% Hispanic). Laurel Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridgeton (60% Hispanic).
Laurel Heights's Native American/Other Population
13 residents of Laurel Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Laurel 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, Laurel Heights is ranked #11 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Laurel Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunset Lake (1% Native American/Other), Silver Lake (1.4% Native American/Other), Carlls Corner (1% Native American/Other), Lakeside-Beebe Run (2.2% Native American/Other), and Bridgeton (0.8% Native American/Other).
Laurel Heights's Multiracial Population
12 residents of Laurel Heights identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Laurel Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Laurel Heights is ranked #325 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Laurel Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Bridgeton (2.1% Multiracial). Laurel Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Sunset Lake (6.7% Multiracial), Silver Lake (4.1% Multiracial), and Carlls Corner (5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.