Port Reading, NJ Demographics
A map of Port Reading's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,978 | 50.4% |
Hispanic | 1,026 | 26.2% |
Asian | 449 | 11.5% |
Black | 313 | 8.0% |
Multiracial | 117 | 3.0% |
Native American/Other | 38 | 1.0% |
Port Reading, New Jersey had a population of 3,921 in 2020. It was 50.4% White, 8.0% Black, 11.5% Asian, 26.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Port Reading, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Port Reading is the 341st 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).
Port Reading's White Population
1,978 residents of Port Reading identify as White, or 50.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Port Reading roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Port Reading is ranked #559 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Port Reading is more White than neighboring Sewaren (50.3% White), Carteret (22.1% White), Avenel (31.6% White), Woodbridge (38.8% White), and Rahway (30.2% White).
Port Reading's Black Population
313 residents of Port Reading identify as Black, or 8.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Port Reading roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Port Reading is ranked #161 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Port Reading is less Black than neighboring Sewaren (10.4% Black), Carteret (15.1% Black), Avenel (18.5% Black), Woodbridge (11.5% Black), and Rahway (30.1% Black).
Port Reading's Asian Population
449 residents of Port Reading identify as Asian, or 11.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Port Reading roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Port Reading is ranked #124 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Port Reading is more Asian than neighboring Sewaren (5% Asian), and Rahway (5.5% Asian). Port Reading is less Asian than neighboring Carteret (22.7% Asian), Avenel (26.1% Asian), and Woodbridge (22.1% Asian).
Port Reading's Hispanic Population
1,026 residents of Port Reading identify as Hispanic, or 26.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Port Reading roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Port Reading is ranked #84 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Port Reading is more Hispanic than neighboring Avenel (20.2% Hispanic), and Woodbridge (24.3% Hispanic). Port Reading is less Hispanic than neighboring Sewaren (30.9% Hispanic), Carteret (36.9% Hispanic), and Rahway (30% Hispanic).
Port Reading's Native American/Other Population
38 residents of Port Reading identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Port Reading 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, Port Reading is ranked #101 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Port Reading is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sewaren (0.6% Native American/Other), Woodbridge (0.9% Native American/Other), and Rahway (0.9% Native American/Other). Port Reading is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carteret (1.1% Native American/Other).
Port Reading's Multiracial Population
117 residents of Port Reading identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Port Reading roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Port Reading is ranked #368 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Port Reading is more Multiracial than neighboring Sewaren (2.8% Multiracial), Carteret (2.2% Multiracial), Avenel (2.6% Multiracial), and Woodbridge (2.4% Multiracial). Port Reading is less Multiracial than neighboring Rahway (3.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.