Wanamassa, NJ Demographics

A map of Wanamassa's Population by Race

Wanamassa, New Jersey had a population of 4,344 in 2020. It was 81.0% White, 2.0% Black, 3.7% Asian, 8.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wanamassa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wanamassa is the 323rd 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).

Wanamassa's White Population

3,519 residents of Wanamassa identify as White, or 81.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Wanamassa considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wanamassa is ranked #247 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wanamassa is more White than neighboring Asbury Park (34.8% White). Wanamassa is less White than neighboring Interlaken (92.8% White), Oakhurst (81.1% White), Allenhurst (92.2% White), and Loch Arbour (92% White).

Wanamassa's Black Population

87 residents of Wanamassa identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wanamassa slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wanamassa is ranked #439 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wanamassa is more Black than neighboring Interlaken (0.1% Black), Oakhurst (1.5% Black), Allenhurst (0.8% Black), and Loch Arbour (0% Black). Wanamassa is less Black than neighboring Asbury Park (33.3% Black).

Wanamassa's Asian Population

162 residents of Wanamassa identify as Asian, or 3.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wanamassa slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wanamassa is ranked #325 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wanamassa is more Asian than neighboring Interlaken (0.5% Asian), Asbury Park (1.1% Asian), Oakhurst (3.5% Asian), Allenhurst (0.6% Asian), and Loch Arbour (2.7% Asian).

Wanamassa's Hispanic Population

373 residents of Wanamassa identify as Hispanic, or 8.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wanamassa less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wanamassa is ranked #389 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wanamassa is more Hispanic than neighboring Interlaken (2.3% Hispanic), Allenhurst (4% Hispanic), and Loch Arbour (3.6% Hispanic). Wanamassa is less Hispanic than neighboring Asbury Park (26.9% Hispanic), and Oakhurst (9.1% Hispanic).

Wanamassa's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Wanamassa 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 Wanamassa 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, Wanamassa is ranked #101 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wanamassa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Asbury Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Allenhurst (0% Native American/Other), and Loch Arbour (0.4% Native American/Other). Wanamassa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Interlaken (1.2% Native American/Other).

Wanamassa's Multiracial Population

160 residents of Wanamassa identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wanamassa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wanamassa is ranked #221 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wanamassa is more Multiracial than neighboring Interlaken (3.1% Multiracial), Asbury Park (3.3% Multiracial), Allenhurst (2.3% Multiracial), and Loch Arbour (1.3% Multiracial). Wanamassa is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakhurst (3.8% Multiracial).

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