Sewaren, NJ Demographics

A map of Sewaren's Population by Race

Sewaren, New Jersey had a population of 2,885 in 2020. It was 50.3% White, 10.4% Black, 5.0% Asian, 30.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sewaren, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Sewaren is the 395th 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).

Sewaren's White Population

1,451 residents of Sewaren identify as White, or 50.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Sewaren roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Sewaren is ranked #560 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sewaren is more White than neighboring Woodbridge (38.8% White), Perth Amboy (7.5% White), Avenel (31.6% White), and Carteret (22.1% White). Sewaren is less White than neighboring Port Reading (50.4% White).

Sewaren's Black Population

299 residents of Sewaren identify as Black, or 10.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sewaren roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Sewaren is ranked #113 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sewaren is more Black than neighboring Port Reading (8% Black), and Perth Amboy (6.3% Black). Sewaren is less Black than neighboring Woodbridge (11.5% Black), Avenel (18.5% Black), and Carteret (15.1% Black).

Sewaren's Asian Population

145 residents of Sewaren identify as Asian, or 5.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sewaren slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Sewaren is ranked #265 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sewaren is more Asian than neighboring Perth Amboy (1.1% Asian). Sewaren is less Asian than neighboring Port Reading (11.5% Asian), Woodbridge (22.1% Asian), Avenel (26.1% Asian), and Carteret (22.7% Asian).

Sewaren's Hispanic Population

892 residents of Sewaren identify as Hispanic, or 30.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sewaren slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Sewaren is ranked #69 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sewaren is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Reading (26.2% Hispanic), Woodbridge (24.3% Hispanic), and Avenel (20.2% Hispanic). Sewaren is less Hispanic than neighboring Perth Amboy (83.2% Hispanic), and Carteret (36.9% Hispanic).

Sewaren's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Sewaren identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sewaren 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, Sewaren is ranked #284 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sewaren is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Reading (1% Native American/Other), Woodbridge (0.9% Native American/Other), Perth Amboy (0.9% Native American/Other), Avenel (1% Native American/Other), and Carteret (1.1% Native American/Other).

Sewaren's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Sewaren identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sewaren roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Sewaren is ranked #430 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sewaren is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodbridge (2.4% Multiracial), Perth Amboy (1% Multiracial), Avenel (2.6% Multiracial), and Carteret (2.2% Multiracial). Sewaren is less Multiracial than neighboring Port Reading (3% Multiracial).

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