Rahway, NJ Demographics

A map of Rahway's Population by Race

Rahway, New Jersey had a population of 29,556 in 2020. It was 30.2% White, 30.1% Black, 5.5% Asian, 30.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rahway, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rahway is the 32nd 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).

Rahway's White Population

8,913 residents of Rahway identify as White, or 30.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Rahway considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rahway is ranked #640 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rahway is more White than neighboring Roselle (10.9% White), and Iselin (23.6% White). Rahway is less White than neighboring Avenel (31.6% White), Colonia (61.4% White), and Linden (31.4% White).

Rahway's Black Population

8,892 residents of Rahway identify as Black, or 30.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rahway larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rahway is ranked #31 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rahway is more Black than neighboring Avenel (18.5% Black), Colonia (5.2% Black), Linden (26.8% Black), and Iselin (6.3% Black). Rahway is less Black than neighboring Roselle (47.6% Black).

Rahway's Asian Population

1,622 residents of Rahway identify as Asian, or 5.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rahway roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rahway is ranked #242 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rahway is more Asian than neighboring Linden (3.4% Asian), and Roselle (2.6% Asian). Rahway is less Asian than neighboring Avenel (26.1% Asian), Colonia (16.4% Asian), and Iselin (57.4% Asian).

Rahway's Hispanic Population

8,867 residents of Rahway identify as Hispanic, or 30.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rahway slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rahway is ranked #71 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rahway is more Hispanic than neighboring Avenel (20.2% Hispanic), Colonia (13.7% Hispanic), and Iselin (9.3% Hispanic). Rahway is less Hispanic than neighboring Linden (34.4% Hispanic), and Roselle (34.8% Hispanic).

Rahway's Native American/Other Population

272 residents of Rahway 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 Rahway 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, Rahway is ranked #131 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rahway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Colonia (0.6% Native American/Other). Rahway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Avenel (1% Native American/Other), Linden (1.3% Native American/Other), Roselle (1.2% Native American/Other), and Iselin (1.2% Native American/Other).

Rahway's Multiracial Population

990 residents of Rahway identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rahway roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rahway is ranked #301 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rahway is more Multiracial than neighboring Avenel (2.6% Multiracial), Colonia (2.7% Multiracial), Linden (2.6% Multiracial), Roselle (3% Multiracial), and Iselin (2.1% Multiracial).

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