Watsessing, NJ Demographics

A map of Watsessing's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	2,434	2,401	29.6%	29.7%
White	2,432	2,245	29.5%	27.8%
Hispanic	1,901	2,352	23.1%	29.1%
Asian	653	648	7.9%	8.0%
Multiracial	595	333	7.2%	4.1%
Native American/Other	217	99	2.6%	1.2%

Watsessing, New Jersey has an estimated population of 8,232, a slight increase from the 8,078 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 29.6% Black, 29.5% White, 23.1% Hispanic, 7.9% Asian, 7.2% Multiracial, and 2.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watsessing, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watsessing has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Watsessing, that probability was 74.1% in 2020 and 76.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watsessing is ranked the 202nd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. 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). Watsessing was ranked the 203rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watsessing's White Population

2,432 residents of Watsessing, or 29.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watsessing is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Watsessing ranks 647th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watsessing's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Watsessing's population has increased from 27.8% to 29.5%.

Watsessing is more White than neighboring Ampere North (12.6% White), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (26.6% White), and East Orange (1.9% White). Watsessing is less White than neighboring Glen Ridge (74.2% White), and Llewellyn Park (69.5% White).

Watsessing's Black Population

2,434 residents of Watsessing, or 29.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watsessing is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Watsessing ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watsessing's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Black residents' share of Watsessing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 29.6%.

Watsessing is more Black than neighboring Ampere North (19.7% Black), Glen Ridge (2.9% Black), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (6.6% Black), and Llewellyn Park (2% Black). Watsessing is less Black than neighboring East Orange (78% Black).

Watsessing's Asian Population

653 residents of Watsessing, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watsessing is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Watsessing ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watsessing's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Watsessing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.9%.

Watsessing is more Asian than neighboring Glen Ridge (5.4% Asian), East Orange (1.2% Asian), and Llewellyn Park (4.6% Asian). Watsessing is less Asian than neighboring Ampere North (12.7% Asian), and Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (9.1% Asian).

Watsessing's Hispanic Population

1,901 residents of Watsessing, or 23.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watsessing is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Watsessing ranks 74th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watsessing's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Watsessing's population has decreased from 29.1% to 23.1%.

Watsessing is more Hispanic than neighboring Glen Ridge (10.8% Hispanic), East Orange (11% Hispanic), and Llewellyn Park (19.1% Hispanic). Watsessing is less Hispanic than neighboring Ampere North (47.8% Hispanic), and Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (51.2% Hispanic).

Watsessing's Native American/Other Population

217 residents of Watsessing, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Watsessing is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Watsessing ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watsessing's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 119.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watsessing's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.6%.

Watsessing is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Ridge (0.1% Native American/Other), East Orange (1.3% Native American/Other), and Llewellyn Park (0% Native American/Other). Watsessing is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ampere North (4.1% Native American/Other), and Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (6% Native American/Other).

Watsessing's Multiracial Population

595 residents of Watsessing, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watsessing is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Watsessing ranks 156th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watsessing's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 78.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Watsessing's population has increased from 4.1% to 7.2%.

Watsessing is more Multiracial than neighboring Ampere North (3% Multiracial), Glen Ridge (6.5% Multiracial), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (0.6% Multiracial), East Orange (6.5% Multiracial), and Llewellyn Park (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.