Parsippany, NJ Demographics
A map of Parsippany's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Asian | 10,273 | 45.1% |
White | 8,784 | 38.6% |
Hispanic | 2,304 | 10.1% |
Black | 683 | 3.0% |
Multiracial | 566 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 168 | 0.7% |
Parsippany, New Jersey had a population of 22,778 in 2020. It was 38.6% White, 3.0% Black, 45.1% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Parsippany, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Parsippany is the 47th 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).
Parsippany's White Population
8,784 residents of Parsippany identify as White, or 38.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Parsippany less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Parsippany is ranked #614 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Parsippany is less White than neighboring Troy Hills (42.7% White), Lake Hiawatha (42.7% White), Mountain Lakes (73.5% White), Boonton (63.5% White), and Rainbow Lakes (59% White).
Parsippany's Black Population
683 residents of Parsippany identify as Black, or 3.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Parsippany slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Parsippany is ranked #347 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Parsippany is more Black than neighboring Troy Hills (1.8% Black), Mountain Lakes (0.4% Black), and Rainbow Lakes (1.1% Black). Parsippany is less Black than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (3.3% Black), and Boonton (5% Black).
Parsippany's Asian Population
10,273 residents of Parsippany identify as Asian, or 45.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Parsippany considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Parsippany is ranked #18 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Parsippany is more Asian than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (37.6% Asian), Mountain Lakes (15.5% Asian), Boonton (10.8% Asian), and Rainbow Lakes (20.6% Asian). Parsippany is less Asian than neighboring Troy Hills (47.6% Asian).
Parsippany's Hispanic Population
2,304 residents of Parsippany identify as Hispanic, or 10.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Parsippany slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Parsippany is ranked #321 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Parsippany is more Hispanic than neighboring Troy Hills (5.1% Hispanic), and Mountain Lakes (5.5% Hispanic). Parsippany is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (12.5% Hispanic), Boonton (16% Hispanic), and Rainbow Lakes (15.5% Hispanic).
Parsippany's Native American/Other Population
168 residents of Parsippany identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Parsippany 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, Parsippany is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Parsippany is more Native American/Other than neighboring Troy Hills (0.6% Native American/Other), Mountain Lakes (0.4% Native American/Other), and Boonton (0.5% Native American/Other). Parsippany is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (0.8% Native American/Other), and Rainbow Lakes (1.5% Native American/Other).
Parsippany's Multiracial Population
566 residents of Parsippany identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Parsippany roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Parsippany is ranked #501 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Parsippany is more Multiracial than neighboring Troy Hills (2.2% Multiracial), and Rainbow Lakes (2.4% Multiracial). Parsippany is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (3.1% Multiracial), Mountain Lakes (4.7% Multiracial), and Boonton (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.