Montclair State University, NJ Demographics

A map of Montclair State University's Population by Race

Montclair State University, New Jersey had a population of 2,180 in 2020. It was 40.3% White, 31.9% Black, 5.5% Asian, 20.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Montclair State University, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Montclair State University is the 449th 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).

Montclair State University's White Population

878 residents of Montclair State University identify as White, or 40.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Montclair State University slightly less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Montclair State University is ranked #609 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Montclair State University is less White than neighboring Great Notch (78.9% White), Upper Montclair (67.5% White), Woodland Park (59.9% White), Brookdale (57.2% White), and Clifton (43.5% White).

Montclair State University's Black Population

695 residents of Montclair State University identify as Black, or 31.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Montclair State University larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Montclair State University is ranked #26 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Montclair State University is more Black than neighboring Great Notch (2.6% Black), Upper Montclair (11.5% Black), Woodland Park (3.9% Black), Brookdale (6.5% Black), and Clifton (4.3% Black).

Montclair State University's Asian Population

119 residents of Montclair State University identify as Asian, or 5.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Montclair State University roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Montclair State University is ranked #242 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Montclair State University is more Asian than neighboring Great Notch (5.2% Asian), and Woodland Park (5.1% Asian). Montclair State University is less Asian than neighboring Brookdale (12.6% Asian), and Clifton (9.3% Asian).

Montclair State University's Hispanic Population

444 residents of Montclair State University identify as Hispanic, or 20.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Montclair State University roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Montclair State University is ranked #120 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Montclair State University is more Hispanic than neighboring Great Notch (11% Hispanic), Upper Montclair (8.6% Hispanic), and Brookdale (18.4% Hispanic). Montclair State University is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodland Park (28.3% Hispanic), and Clifton (40% Hispanic).

Montclair State University's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Montclair State University identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Montclair State 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, Montclair State University is ranked #657 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Montclair State University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Great Notch (0.4% Native American/Other), Upper Montclair (0.8% Native American/Other), Woodland Park (0.5% Native American/Other), Brookdale (1.2% Native American/Other), and Clifton (0.8% Native American/Other).

Montclair State University's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Montclair State University identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Montclair State University roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Montclair State University is ranked #602 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Montclair State University is more Multiracial than neighboring Great Notch (1.9% Multiracial). Montclair State University is less Multiracial than neighboring Upper Montclair (6.3% Multiracial), Woodland Park (2.4% Multiracial), Brookdale (4% Multiracial), and Clifton (2.1% Multiracial).

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