Glen Ridge, NJ population by race
The table below shows Glen Ridge's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,112 | 78.39% |
| Black or African American | 207 | 2.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 420 | 5.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 105 | 1.35% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 953 | 12.22% |
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Glen Ridge population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Glen Ridge has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Glen Ridge's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Glen Ridge population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.39% are white, 2.65% are Black or African American, 5.39% are Asian, 1.35% are some other race and 12.22% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Glen Ridge, NJ population by race.
The largest racial group in Glen Ridge is White with a population of 6,112 (78.39% of the total population).
Glen Ridge 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the borough.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Glen Ridge is White with a population of 6,112 (78.39% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 953 (12.22% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Glen Ridge, NJ
By ethnicity, 1,004 (12.88% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,793 (87.12% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Glen Ridge, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,854 (86.18% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Glen Ridge, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Glen Ridge's Non-Hispanic population.
Glen Ridge Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 5,854 | 86.18% |
| Black or African American alone | 168 | 2.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 420 | 6.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 351 | 5.17% |
Among the Hispanic population in Glen Ridge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 800 (79.68% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Glen Ridge, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Glen Ridge's Hispanic population.
Glen Ridge Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 204 | 20.32% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 800 | 79.68% |
Things to know
What percentage of Glen Ridge, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 12.88% of Glen Ridge population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Glen Ridge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 800 (79.68% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Glen Ridge, NJ have?
Glen Ridge, NJ has 207 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.65% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Glen Ridge is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Glen Ridge, NJ?
With 87.12% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Glen Ridge.
That being said, with a 5.39% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Glen Ridge.
What is the majority race in Glen Ridge, NJ?
With a population of 6,112 (78.39% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Glen Ridge.
Asians are second largest race in Glen Ridge, with 5.39% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates