West Belmar, NJ Demographics
A map of West Belmar's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,985 | 80.7% |
Hispanic | 332 | 13.5% |
Multiracial | 82 | 3.3% |
Black | 24 | 1.0% |
Asian | 20 | 0.8% |
Native American/Other | 16 | 0.7% |
West Belmar, New Jersey had a population of 2,459 in 2020. It was 80.7% White, 1.0% Black, 0.8% Asian, 13.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Belmar, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West Belmar is the 421st 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).
West Belmar's White Population
1,985 residents of West Belmar identify as White, or 80.7%. This makes the White share of the population of West Belmar considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West Belmar is ranked #254 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Belmar is more White than neighboring Lake Como (70.7% White), and Belmar (78% White). West Belmar is less White than neighboring Spring Lake Heights (91.3% White), Spring Lake (92.9% White), and Shark River Hills (89.2% White).
West Belmar's Black Population
24 residents of West Belmar identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Belmar slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West Belmar is ranked #564 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Belmar is more Black than neighboring Spring Lake Heights (0.5% Black), and Spring Lake (0.4% Black). West Belmar is less Black than neighboring Lake Como (4.3% Black), and Belmar (1.7% Black).
West Belmar's Asian Population
20 residents of West Belmar identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Belmar slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West Belmar is ranked #588 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Belmar is less Asian than neighboring Lake Como (1.9% Asian), Belmar (1.2% Asian), Spring Lake Heights (1.1% Asian), Spring Lake (1.3% Asian), and Shark River Hills (1.5% Asian).
West Belmar's Hispanic Population
332 residents of West Belmar identify as Hispanic, or 13.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Belmar slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West Belmar is ranked #222 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Belmar is more Hispanic than neighboring Spring Lake Heights (4.5% Hispanic), Spring Lake (3.1% Hispanic), and Shark River Hills (4.4% Hispanic). West Belmar is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Como (19.8% Hispanic), and Belmar (16.3% Hispanic).
West Belmar's Native American/Other Population
16 residents of West Belmar identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Belmar 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, West Belmar is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Belmar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Como (0.5% Native American/Other), Spring Lake Heights (0.3% Native American/Other), Spring Lake (0.4% Native American/Other), and Shark River Hills (0.4% Native American/Other).
West Belmar's Multiracial Population
82 residents of West Belmar identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Belmar roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West Belmar is ranked #301 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Belmar is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Como (2.8% Multiracial), Belmar (2.2% Multiracial), Spring Lake Heights (2.4% Multiracial), and Spring Lake (1.9% Multiracial). West Belmar is less Multiracial than neighboring Shark River Hills (3.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.