West Long Branch, NJ Demographics
A map of West Long Branch's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 6,818 | 79.4% |
Hispanic | 774 | 9.0% |
Multiracial | 426 | 5.0% |
Black | 275 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 151 | 1.8% |
Asian | 143 | 1.7% |
West Long Branch, New Jersey had a population of 8,587 in 2020. It was 79.4% White, 3.2% Black, 1.7% Asian, 9.0% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Long Branch, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West Long Branch is the 190th 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 Long Branch's White Population
6,818 residents of West Long Branch identify as White, or 79.4%. This makes the White share of the population of West Long Branch considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West Long Branch is ranked #275 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Long Branch is more White than neighboring Long Branch (41.5% White), and Eatontown (55.7% White). West Long Branch is less White than neighboring Oceanport (83.8% White), Oakhurst (81.1% White), and Deal (81.2% White).
West Long Branch's Black Population
275 residents of West Long Branch identify as Black, or 3.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Long Branch slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West Long Branch is ranked #335 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Long Branch is more Black than neighboring Oceanport (1.4% Black), Oakhurst (1.5% Black), and Deal (0.7% Black). West Long Branch is less Black than neighboring Long Branch (10% Black), and Eatontown (12.1% Black).
West Long Branch's Asian Population
143 residents of West Long Branch identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Long Branch slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West Long Branch is ranked #458 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Long Branch is more Asian than neighboring Oceanport (1.1% Asian), and Deal (0.7% Asian). West Long Branch is less Asian than neighboring Oakhurst (3.5% Asian), Long Branch (1.9% Asian), and Eatontown (9.7% Asian).
West Long Branch's Hispanic Population
774 residents of West Long Branch identify as Hispanic, or 9.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Long Branch less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West Long Branch is ranked #367 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Long Branch is less Hispanic than neighboring Oceanport (9.9% Hispanic), Oakhurst (9.1% Hispanic), Long Branch (32.6% Hispanic), Eatontown (14.7% Hispanic), and Deal (13.3% Hispanic).
West Long Branch's Native American/Other Population
151 residents of West Long Branch identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Long Branch 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 Long Branch is ranked #28 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Long Branch is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oceanport (0.9% Native American/Other), Oakhurst (1% Native American/Other), Eatontown (1.7% Native American/Other), and Deal (1.6% Native American/Other). West Long Branch is less Native American/Other than neighboring Long Branch (5% Native American/Other).
West Long Branch's Multiracial Population
426 residents of West Long Branch identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Long Branch roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West Long Branch is ranked #66 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Long Branch is more Multiracial than neighboring Oceanport (2.8% Multiracial), Oakhurst (3.8% Multiracial), and Deal (2.6% Multiracial). West Long Branch is less Multiracial than neighboring Long Branch (9.1% Multiracial), and Eatontown (6.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.