North Arlington, NJ Demographics

A map of North Arlington's Population by Race

North Arlington, New Jersey had a population of 16,457 in 2020. It was 56.2% White, 1.6% Black, 7.1% Asian, 31.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Arlington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, North Arlington is the 72nd 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).

North Arlington's White Population

9,245 residents of North Arlington identify as White, or 56.2%. This makes the White share of the population of North Arlington roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, North Arlington is ranked #528 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North Arlington is more White than neighboring Kearny (35.5% White), East Newark (19.7% White), Harrison (24.1% White), and East Rutherford (50.2% White). North Arlington is less White than neighboring Rutherford (59.7% White).

North Arlington's Black Population

257 residents of North Arlington identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Arlington slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, North Arlington is ranked #485 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North Arlington is less Black than neighboring Kearny (3% Black), Rutherford (3.4% Black), East Newark (2.1% Black), Harrison (3.7% Black), and East Rutherford (4.5% Black).

North Arlington's Asian Population

1,173 residents of North Arlington identify as Asian, or 7.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Arlington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, North Arlington is ranked #207 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North Arlington is more Asian than neighboring Kearny (4.8% Asian). North Arlington is less Asian than neighboring Rutherford (14.3% Asian), East Newark (9.9% Asian), Harrison (25.4% Asian), and East Rutherford (16.1% Asian).

North Arlington's Hispanic Population

5,109 residents of North Arlington identify as Hispanic, or 31.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Arlington slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, North Arlington is ranked #68 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North Arlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Rutherford (18% Hispanic), and East Rutherford (25.5% Hispanic). North Arlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Kearny (48.7% Hispanic), East Newark (62.4% Hispanic), and Harrison (39.9% Hispanic).

North Arlington's Native American/Other Population

175 residents of North Arlington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North Arlington 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, North Arlington is ranked #83 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North Arlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rutherford (0.8% Native American/Other). North Arlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kearny (3.2% Native American/Other), East Newark (3.2% Native American/Other), Harrison (2.8% Native American/Other), and East Rutherford (1.3% Native American/Other).

North Arlington's Multiracial Population

498 residents of North Arlington identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Arlington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, North Arlington is ranked #368 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North Arlington is more Multiracial than neighboring East Newark (2.7% Multiracial), and East Rutherford (2.4% Multiracial). North Arlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Kearny (4.8% Multiracial), Rutherford (3.8% Multiracial), and Harrison (4% Multiracial).

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