Watsessing, NJ Demographics

A map of Watsessing's Population by Race

Watsessing, New Jersey had a population of 8,078 in 2020. It was 27.8% White, 29.7% Black, 8.0% Asian, 29.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Watsessing, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Watsessing is the 203rd 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).

Watsessing's White Population

2,245 residents of Watsessing identify as White, or 27.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Watsessing considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Watsessing is ranked #647 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Watsessing is more White than neighboring Ampere North (10.8% White), Silver Lake (18.4% White), and East Orange (2% White). Watsessing is less White than neighboring Glen Ridge (74.7% White), and Llewellyn Park (44.6% White).

Watsessing's Black Population

2,401 residents of Watsessing identify as Black, or 29.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watsessing larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Watsessing is ranked #32 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Watsessing is more Black than neighboring Ampere North (25.7% Black), Glen Ridge (3.7% Black), Silver Lake (9.6% Black), and Llewellyn Park (19.4% Black). Watsessing is less Black than neighboring East Orange (78.6% Black).

Watsessing's Asian Population

648 residents of Watsessing identify as Asian, or 8.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watsessing roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Watsessing is ranked #182 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Watsessing is more Asian than neighboring Ampere North (5.3% Asian), Glen Ridge (7.5% Asian), and East Orange (0.7% Asian). Watsessing is less Asian than neighboring Silver Lake (12% Asian), and Llewellyn Park (8.2% Asian).

Watsessing's Hispanic Population

2,352 residents of Watsessing identify as Hispanic, or 29.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watsessing slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Watsessing is ranked #74 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Watsessing is more Hispanic than neighboring Glen Ridge (7.2% Hispanic), East Orange (13% Hispanic), and Llewellyn Park (17.5% Hispanic). Watsessing is less Hispanic than neighboring Ampere North (49% Hispanic), and Silver Lake (55.3% Hispanic).

Watsessing's Native American/Other Population

99 residents of Watsessing identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Watsessing 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, Watsessing is ranked #69 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Watsessing is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Ridge (0.6% Native American/Other), and East Orange (1.1% Native American/Other). Watsessing is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ampere North (4.5% Native American/Other), Silver Lake (1.5% Native American/Other), and Llewellyn Park (2.2% Native American/Other).

Watsessing's Multiracial Population

333 residents of Watsessing identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watsessing roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Watsessing is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Watsessing is more Multiracial than neighboring Silver Lake (3.3% Multiracial). Watsessing is less Multiracial than neighboring Ampere North (4.7% Multiracial), Glen Ridge (6.3% Multiracial), East Orange (4.7% Multiracial), and Llewellyn Park (8.2% Multiracial).

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