Summit, NJ Demographics
A map of Summit's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 15,016 | 66.1% |
Hispanic | 3,313 | 14.6% |
Asian | 2,371 | 10.4% |
Multiracial | 985 | 4.3% |
Black | 895 | 3.9% |
Native American/Other | 139 | 0.6% |
Summit, New Jersey had a population of 22,719 in 2020. It was 66.1% White, 3.9% Black, 10.4% Asian, 14.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Summit, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Summit is the 48th 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).
Summit's White Population
15,016 residents of Summit identify as White, or 66.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Summit larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Summit is ranked #457 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Summit is more White than neighboring Short Hills (56.4% White), and Springfield (60.4% White). Summit is less White than neighboring Chatham (77.7% White), Mountainside (78.3% White), and New Providence (69.1% White).
Summit's Black Population
895 residents of Summit identify as Black, or 3.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Summit slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Summit is ranked #286 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Summit is more Black than neighboring Chatham (1% Black), Mountainside (1.9% Black), New Providence (1.8% Black), and Short Hills (1.4% Black). Summit is less Black than neighboring Springfield (6.7% Black).
Summit's Asian Population
2,371 residents of Summit identify as Asian, or 10.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Summit roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Summit is ranked #132 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Summit is more Asian than neighboring Chatham (9.2% Asian), Mountainside (6.6% Asian), and Springfield (7.5% Asian). Summit is less Asian than neighboring New Providence (15.9% Asian), and Short Hills (34.4% Asian).
Summit's Hispanic Population
3,313 residents of Summit identify as Hispanic, or 14.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Summit slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Summit is ranked #197 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Summit is more Hispanic than neighboring Chatham (7.3% Hispanic), Mountainside (9.5% Hispanic), New Providence (9.2% Hispanic), and Short Hills (3.2% Hispanic). Summit is less Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (19% Hispanic).
Summit's Native American/Other Population
139 residents of Summit 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 Summit 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, Summit is ranked #284 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Summit is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Providence (0.5% Native American/Other). Summit is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mountainside (0.7% Native American/Other), and Springfield (1% Native American/Other).
Summit's Multiracial Population
985 residents of Summit identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Summit roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Summit is ranked #128 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Summit is more Multiracial than neighboring Chatham (4.2% Multiracial), Mountainside (2.9% Multiracial), New Providence (3.6% Multiracial), and Short Hills (4% Multiracial). Summit is less Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (5.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.