Somerdale, NJ Demographics

A map of Somerdale's Population by Race

Somerdale, New Jersey had a population of 5,566 in 2020. It was 55.9% White, 20.4% Black, 6.3% Asian, 12.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Somerdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Somerdale is the 273rd 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).

Somerdale's White Population

3,111 residents of Somerdale identify as White, or 55.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Somerdale roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Somerdale is ranked #529 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Somerdale is more White than neighboring Hi-Nella (52.6% White), Lawnside (6.4% White), and Echelon (51.1% White). Somerdale is less White than neighboring Stratford (70.7% White), and Magnolia (64% White).

Somerdale's Black Population

1,137 residents of Somerdale identify as Black, or 20.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Somerdale slightly larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Somerdale is ranked #56 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Somerdale is more Black than neighboring Hi-Nella (17.8% Black), Stratford (9.8% Black), Magnolia (16.6% Black), and Echelon (12% Black). Somerdale is less Black than neighboring Lawnside (75% Black).

Somerdale's Asian Population

349 residents of Somerdale identify as Asian, or 6.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Somerdale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Somerdale is ranked #229 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Somerdale is more Asian than neighboring Hi-Nella (5.2% Asian), Stratford (4.7% Asian), Magnolia (2.8% Asian), and Lawnside (2% Asian). Somerdale is less Asian than neighboring Echelon (24.9% Asian).

Somerdale's Hispanic Population

687 residents of Somerdale identify as Hispanic, or 12.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Somerdale slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Somerdale is ranked #252 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Somerdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Stratford (10.2% Hispanic), Magnolia (11.4% Hispanic), Lawnside (11.5% Hispanic), and Echelon (7.8% Hispanic). Somerdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Hi-Nella (18.1% Hispanic).

Somerdale's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Somerdale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Somerdale 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, Somerdale is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Somerdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hi-Nella (1.5% Native American/Other), Stratford (0.7% Native American/Other), Magnolia (0.8% Native American/Other), Lawnside (0.6% Native American/Other), and Echelon (0.6% Native American/Other).

Somerdale's Multiracial Population

252 residents of Somerdale identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Somerdale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Somerdale is ranked #105 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Somerdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Stratford (3.9% Multiracial), Magnolia (4.4% Multiracial), and Echelon (3.5% Multiracial). Somerdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Hi-Nella (4.7% Multiracial).

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