Leonia, NJ Demographics

A map of Leonia's Population by Race

Leonia, New Jersey had a population of 9,304 in 2020. It was 35.0% White, 2.2% Black, 41.7% Asian, 17.9% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Leonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Leonia is the 169th 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).

Leonia's White Population

3,256 residents of Leonia identify as White, or 35.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Leonia less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Leonia is ranked #626 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Leonia is more White than neighboring Palisades Park (14.3% White), Ridgefield Park (33.9% White), and Englewood (29% White). Leonia is less White than neighboring Fort Lee (38.5% White), and Ridgefield (37.2% White).

Leonia's Black Population

202 residents of Leonia identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Leonia slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Leonia is ranked #418 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Leonia is more Black than neighboring Palisades Park (1.3% Black), and Ridgefield (1.7% Black). Leonia is less Black than neighboring Fort Lee (3% Black), Ridgefield Park (4.9% Black), and Englewood (24.5% Black).

Leonia's Asian Population

3,876 residents of Leonia identify as Asian, or 41.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Leonia considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Leonia is ranked #20 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Leonia is more Asian than neighboring Ridgefield Park (11% Asian), Englewood (9.8% Asian), and Ridgefield (28.9% Asian). Leonia is less Asian than neighboring Palisades Park (58.6% Asian), and Fort Lee (42.2% Asian).

Leonia's Hispanic Population

1,669 residents of Leonia identify as Hispanic, or 17.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Leonia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Leonia is ranked #150 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Leonia is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Lee (13.4% Hispanic). Leonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Palisades Park (24% Hispanic), Ridgefield Park (46.8% Hispanic), Englewood (32.9% Hispanic), and Ridgefield (29.1% Hispanic).

Leonia's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Leonia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Leonia 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, Leonia is ranked #458 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Leonia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palisades Park (0.5% Native American/Other), Fort Lee (0.7% Native American/Other), Ridgefield Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Englewood (1.3% Native American/Other), and Ridgefield (1.1% Native American/Other).

Leonia's Multiracial Population

267 residents of Leonia identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Leonia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Leonia is ranked #399 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Leonia is more Multiracial than neighboring Palisades Park (1.3% Multiracial), Fort Lee (2.3% Multiracial), Ridgefield Park (2.6% Multiracial), Englewood (2.6% Multiracial), and Ridgefield (2.1% Multiracial).

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