Monmouth County Demographics
A map of Monmouth County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 460,825 | 71.6% |
Hispanic | 80,730 | 12.5% |
Black | 39,178 | 6.1% |
Asian | 36,008 | 5.6% |
Multiracial | 21,729 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 5,145 | 0.8% |
Monmouth County, New Jersey had a population of 643,615 in 2020. It was 71.6% White, 6.1% Black, 5.6% Asian, 12.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Monmouth County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Monmouth County is the 5th most populous county of the 21 counties in New Jersey.
Monmouth County's White Population
460,825 residents of Monmouth County identify as White, or 71.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Monmouth County larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Monmouth County is ranked #7 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Monmouth County is more White than neighboring Richmond County (56.1% White), Middlesex County (38.6% White), Union County (36.7% White), and Kings County (35.4% White). Monmouth County is less White than neighboring Ocean County (81.7% White).
Monmouth County's Black Population
39,178 residents of Monmouth County identify as Black, or 6.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Monmouth County slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Monmouth County is ranked #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Monmouth County is more Black than neighboring Ocean County (2.8% Black). Monmouth County is less Black than neighboring Richmond County (9.4% Black), Middlesex County (9.1% Black), Union County (19.5% Black), and Kings County (26.7% Black).
Monmouth County's Asian Population
36,008 residents of Monmouth County identify as Asian, or 5.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Monmouth County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Monmouth County is ranked #11 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Monmouth County is more Asian than neighboring Ocean County (1.8% Asian). Monmouth County is less Asian than neighboring Richmond County (11.9% Asian), Middlesex County (26.4% Asian), and Kings County (13.6% Asian).
Monmouth County's Hispanic Population
80,730 residents of Monmouth County identify as Hispanic, or 12.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Monmouth County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Monmouth County is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Monmouth County is more Hispanic than neighboring Ocean County (10.4% Hispanic). Monmouth County is less Hispanic than neighboring Richmond County (19.6% Hispanic), Middlesex County (22.4% Hispanic), Union County (34% Hispanic), and Kings County (18.9% Hispanic).
Monmouth County's Native American/Other Population
5,145 residents of Monmouth County 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 Monmouth County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Monmouth County is ranked #8 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Monmouth County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ocean County (0.7% Native American/Other). Monmouth County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Middlesex County (1% Native American/Other), Union County (1.2% Native American/Other), and Kings County (1.4% Native American/Other).
Monmouth County's Multiracial Population
21,729 residents of Monmouth County identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Monmouth County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Monmouth County is ranked #10 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Monmouth County is more Multiracial than neighboring Richmond County (2.3% Multiracial), Middlesex County (2.5% Multiracial), Union County (3% Multiracial), and Ocean County (2.6% Multiracial). Monmouth County is less Multiracial than neighboring Kings County (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.