Watchung, NJ Demographics

A map of Watchung's Population by Race

Watchung, New Jersey had a population of 6,449 in 2020. It was 66.7% White, 4.8% Black, 15.5% Asian, 8.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Watchung, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Watchung is the 244th 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).

Watchung's White Population

4,302 residents of Watchung identify as White, or 66.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Watchung larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Watchung is ranked #448 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Watchung is more White than neighboring North Plainfield (21.9% White), Plainfield (6.2% White), and Dunellen (44.4% White). Watchung is less White than neighboring Fanwood (72.1% White), and Gillette (77.5% White).

Watchung's Black Population

309 residents of Watchung identify as Black, or 4.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watchung slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Watchung is ranked #244 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Watchung is more Black than neighboring Gillette (0.5% Black). Watchung is less Black than neighboring North Plainfield (19.2% Black), Plainfield (34.9% Black), Fanwood (5% Black), and Dunellen (8.8% Black).

Watchung's Asian Population

1,001 residents of Watchung identify as Asian, or 15.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watchung slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Watchung is ranked #91 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Watchung is more Asian than neighboring North Plainfield (4.7% Asian), Plainfield (0.9% Asian), Fanwood (9.2% Asian), Gillette (8.3% Asian), and Dunellen (5.6% Asian).

Watchung's Hispanic Population

519 residents of Watchung identify as Hispanic, or 8.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watchung less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Watchung is ranked #414 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Watchung is less Hispanic than neighboring North Plainfield (50.6% Hispanic), Plainfield (54.6% Hispanic), Fanwood (9.4% Hispanic), Gillette (10.3% Hispanic), and Dunellen (36.9% Hispanic).

Watchung's Native American/Other Population

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

Watchung is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fanwood (0.2% Native American/Other), and Gillette (0.5% Native American/Other). Watchung is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Plainfield (1.1% Native American/Other), Plainfield (1.4% Native American/Other), and Dunellen (1.3% Native American/Other).

Watchung's Multiracial Population

261 residents of Watchung identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watchung roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Watchung is ranked #172 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Watchung is more Multiracial than neighboring North Plainfield (2.5% Multiracial), Plainfield (2.1% Multiracial), Gillette (2.9% Multiracial), and Dunellen (3% Multiracial). Watchung is less Multiracial than neighboring Fanwood (4.2% Multiracial).

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