Demographics & People — Belford, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,039 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
| Median Age | 41.0 |
| Total Households | 683 |
| Family Households | 512 |
| Average Household Size | 2.99 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1928 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,718 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 182 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Irish | 807 |
| German | 538 |
| Other groups | 329 |
| Italian | 310 |
| Polish | 267 |
| English | 196 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 194 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 188 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 99 |
| Hispanic: South American | 72 |
Language
| English Only | 1,585 |
| Spanish | 145 |
| Population 5+ | 1,834 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 33 |
| Population 18+ | 1,375 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Belford, New Jersey.