Pleasantdale, NJ Demographics

A map of Pleasantdale's Population by Race

Pleasantdale, New Jersey had a population of 2,329 in 2020. It was 53.2% White, 22.9% Black, 7.5% Asian, 11.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pleasantdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Pleasantdale is the 435th 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).

Pleasantdale's White Population

1,240 residents of Pleasantdale identify as White, or 53.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Pleasantdale roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Pleasantdale is ranked #545 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pleasantdale is more White than neighboring Llewellyn Park (44.6% White). Pleasantdale is less White than neighboring Essex Fells (84.2% White), Caldwell (71.7% White), Roseland (77.9% White), and North Caldwell (81.8% White).

Pleasantdale's Black Population

533 residents of Pleasantdale identify as Black, or 22.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pleasantdale slightly larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Pleasantdale is ranked #50 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pleasantdale is more Black than neighboring Essex Fells (1.1% Black), Caldwell (4.6% Black), Llewellyn Park (19.4% Black), Roseland (3% Black), and North Caldwell (1.3% Black).

Pleasantdale's Asian Population

175 residents of Pleasantdale identify as Asian, or 7.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pleasantdale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Pleasantdale is ranked #196 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pleasantdale is more Asian than neighboring Essex Fells (4.6% Asian), and Caldwell (6% Asian). Pleasantdale is less Asian than neighboring Llewellyn Park (8.2% Asian), Roseland (8.7% Asian), and North Caldwell (7.7% Asian).

Pleasantdale's Hispanic Population

275 residents of Pleasantdale identify as Hispanic, or 11.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pleasantdale slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Pleasantdale is ranked #261 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pleasantdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Essex Fells (6.1% Hispanic), Roseland (6.9% Hispanic), and North Caldwell (6.1% Hispanic). Pleasantdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Caldwell (14.5% Hispanic), and Llewellyn Park (17.5% Hispanic).

Pleasantdale's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Pleasantdale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pleasantdale 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, Pleasantdale is ranked #131 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pleasantdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Essex Fells (0.2% Native American/Other), Caldwell (0.7% Native American/Other), Roseland (0.5% Native American/Other), and North Caldwell (0.2% Native American/Other). Pleasantdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Llewellyn Park (2.2% Native American/Other).

Pleasantdale's Multiracial Population

86 residents of Pleasantdale identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pleasantdale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Pleasantdale is ranked #221 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pleasantdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Caldwell (2.4% Multiracial), Roseland (2.9% Multiracial), and North Caldwell (2.9% Multiracial). Pleasantdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Essex Fells (3.8% Multiracial), and Llewellyn Park (8.2% Multiracial).

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