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Highest Scotch-Irish population share, New Jersey cities · 2020

New Jersey cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Scotch-Irish ancestry (2020 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Scotch-Irish residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 253 cities in New Jersey that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros

YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPSCOTCH-IRISH SHAREVS 2010

01Paulsboro, NJNJ6,3295.0%+2.0 pts

02Rockaway, NJNJ6,6313.2%+1.7 pts

03North Haledon, NJNJ9,0893.1%+2.6 pts

04Westmont, NJNJ14,1952.5%–

05Hackettstown, NJNJ10,1851.9%+1.4 pts

06Somers Point, NJNJ10,5901.7%+0.0 pts

07Lincroft, NJNJ6,9391.6%+0.1 pts

08Haddon Heights, NJNJ7,6091.6%−0.1 pts

09Glen Ridge, NJNJ8,2591.6%−0.3 pts

10Moorestown-Lenola, NJNJ14,6251.6%−1.0 pts

11Wanaque, NJNJ11,4181.5%+0.7 pts

12Forked River, NJNJ5,1961.5%–

13Ocean Acres, NJNJ19,2041.4%+0.5 pts

14Neshanic Station, NJNJ5,6401.3%–

15Collingswood, NJNJ14,3861.3%−1.0 pts

16Beachwood, NJNJ11,3401.3%−0.5 pts

17Florence, NJNJ5,2421.3%–

18Country Lake Estates, NJNJ5,0551.2%−0.6 pts

19Phillipsburg, NJNJ15,4561.2%+0.7 pts

20Madison, NJNJ16,6071.2%−0.5 pts

21Garwood, NJNJ5,3901.2%+0.7 pts

22Runnemede, NJNJ8,4431.2%+0.0 pts

23Pompton Plains, NJNJ10,9711.2%–

24Absecon, NJNJ9,2091.1%+0.4 pts

25Hopatcong, NJNJ14,8241.1%+0.5 pts

26Ocean City, NJNJ11,1011.1%−1.6 pts

27Norwood, NJNJ5,8171.1%+0.9 pts

28Barrington, NJNJ7,1551.1%−2.1 pts

29Leisure, NJNJ5,7511.1%−0.7 pts

30Pine Lake Park, NJNJ9,7951.0%+0.3 pts

31Stratford, NJNJ7,2001.0%−0.2 pts

32Pitman, NJNJ8,9611.0%−1.1 pts

33Bernardsville, NJNJ7,9661.0%−0.2 pts

34Franklin, NJNJ5,0831.0%−1.5 pts

35Glassboro, NJNJ24,4831.0%−0.2 pts

36Little Silver, NJNJ6,1240.9%−2.5 pts

37Upper Montclair, NJNJ12,4570.9%−0.9 pts

38Pennsville, NJNJ12,2330.9%−1.7 pts

39Springdale, NJNJ15,1730.9%+0.1 pts

40Cresskill, NJNJ9,2570.9%−1.4 pts

41Basking Ridge, NJNJ7,9170.9%–

42Lyons, NJNJ5,1870.9%–

43Rumson, NJNJ7,1570.9%−1.9 pts

44Oradell, NJNJ8,2930.8%−0.4 pts

45Northfield, NJNJ8,4960.8%−0.7 pts

46Montvale, NJNJ10,1130.8%−0.1 pts

47Point Pleasant, NJNJ19,7120.8%−1.4 pts

48Woodbury, NJNJ10,1300.8%−1.3 pts

49Belmar, NJNJ5,8530.8%−0.5 pts

50Hawthorne, NJNJ20,1690.8%−0.6 pts

51Haddonfield, NJNJ12,7400.8%−2.8 pts

52Old Bridge, NJNJ28,2360.8%+0.2 pts

53Linwood, NJNJ7,0510.8%−2.7 pts

54Roseland, NJNJ6,4170.8%−1.8 pts

55Matawan, NJNJ9,7680.7%−1.6 pts

56Woodland Park, NJNJ13,6230.7%+0.3 pts

57Ringwood, NJNJ11,8530.7%+0.3 pts

58Clementon, NJNJ5,7440.7%−1.0 pts

59Millville, NJNJ28,0980.7%−0.5 pts

60White Horse, NJNJ10,5070.7%−1.0 pts

61Glendora, NJNJ5,4310.7%−1.6 pts

62Atco, NJNJ8,1640.7%–

63Midland Park, NJNJ7,0390.7%−0.9 pts

64Beach Haven West, NJNJ5,1200.7%−2.7 pts

65Oak Ridge, NJNJ10,9540.7%–

66Audubon, NJNJ8,8250.7%−0.6 pts

67Harrington Park, NJNJ5,0520.7%+0.1 pts

68Princeton, NJNJ31,4690.7%−2.5 pts

69Crestwood, NJNJ7,8300.7%−1.7 pts

70Budd Lake, NJNJ10,6500.7%+0.0 pts

71Ventnor City, NJNJ9,3450.7%−0.3 pts

72Mystic Island, NJNJ8,2590.7%−0.5 pts

73Rutherford, NJNJ19,1320.6%−0.6 pts

74Towaco, NJNJ5,6120.6%–

75South Plainfield, NJNJ24,8910.6%−0.7 pts

76Manasquan, NJNJ5,9540.6%−2.5 pts

77Metuchen, NJNJ15,3630.6%−0.7 pts

78Packanack Lake, NJNJ6,3210.6%–

79Mountainside, NJNJ7,3460.6%+0.0 pts

80Westfield, NJNJ32,5950.6%−0.5 pts

81Hamilton Square, NJNJ11,6220.6%−0.4 pts

82Hillsborough, NJNJ22,5850.6%–

83Browns Mills, NJNJ9,6720.6%−1.1 pts

84Ashland, NJNJ9,3200.6%−1.6 pts

85New Providence, NJNJ14,0920.6%−1.8 pts

86Brookdale, NJNJ9,9600.6%−1.9 pts

87Caldwell, NJNJ9,3750.6%−0.2 pts

88Butler, NJNJ8,1840.6%−0.1 pts

89Garfield, NJNJ33,3530.6%+0.1 pts

90Mays Landing, NJNJ6,4060.6%–

91Strathmore, NJNJ6,7080.5%+0.1 pts

92West Freehold, NJNJ14,8830.5%−0.4 pts

93Lake Mohawk, NJNJ9,5080.5%−1.2 pts

94Edgewater, NJNJ15,4990.5%−0.8 pts

95Mercerville, NJNJ13,5350.5%−0.5 pts

96Clayton, NJNJ9,0410.5%+0.0 pts

97Fanwood, NJNJ8,0350.5%−1.9 pts

98Martinsville, NJNJ11,5590.5%−1.6 pts

99Hightstown, NJNJ6,0070.5%−1.6 pts

100Ridgefield Park, NJNJ13,3720.5%−0.8 pts

101Bargaintown, NJNJ5,3770.5%–

102Smithville, NJNJ9,5450.5%−0.0 pts

103Bellmawr, NJNJ11,8740.5%−1.1 pts

104Yorketown, NJNJ7,2610.5%−0.4 pts

105Allendale, NJNJ7,1160.5%−2.2 pts

106Boonton, NJNJ8,9200.5%+0.0 pts

107Tinton Falls, NJNJ19,5390.5%−0.7 pts

108Toms River, NJNJ94,9560.5%−1.0 pts

109Chatham, NJNJ10,0270.4%−0.6 pts

110Fort Dix, NJNJ7,9840.4%−0.5 pts

111Marlton, NJNJ10,9220.4%−1.1 pts

112Newton, NJNJ8,4860.4%−0.9 pts

113Ramblewood, NJNJ6,6110.4%−0.5 pts

114White Meadow Lake, NJNJ8,8420.4%−0.6 pts

115Hammonton, NJNJ15,0600.4%−0.7 pts

116Ridgewood, NJNJ26,5270.4%−2.0 pts

117Union Beach, NJNJ5,7080.4%−1.5 pts

118Totowa, NJNJ11,1660.4%−0.9 pts

119Westwood, NJNJ11,3650.4%−1.5 pts

120Washington, NJNJ7,3260.4%−1.3 pts

121Kinnelon, NJNJ10,1380.4%−1.2 pts

122Bound Brook, NJNJ13,0380.4%−0.0 pts

123Harrison, NJNJ22,1050.4%−0.3 pts

124Morris Plains, NJNJ6,5860.4%−1.6 pts

125Villas, NJNJ9,7350.4%−2.2 pts

126Twin Rivers, NJNJ8,3820.4%+0.2 pts

127Carlstadt, NJNJ6,4100.4%+0.1 pts

128Keyport, NJNJ7,2350.4%−0.3 pts

129Flanders, NJNJ8,8090.4%–

130Somerdale, NJNJ5,8230.4%−2.0 pts

131Upper Saddle River, NJNJ8,6500.4%−0.6 pts

132Gloucester City, NJNJ11,6430.3%−1.2 pts

133Ramtown, NJNJ6,2030.3%−1.0 pts

134Pine Hill, NJNJ10,9090.3%−1.8 pts

135Fords, NJNJ12,7710.3%−0.7 pts

136Kearny, NJNJ40,8620.3%−1.1 pts

137Williamstown, NJNJ14,7050.3%−1.2 pts

138Long Branch, NJNJ33,3210.3%−0.2 pts

139Yardville, NJNJ6,3010.3%−1.0 pts

140Avenel, NJNJ17,1210.3%+0.1 pts

141Short Hills, NJNJ14,9230.3%−0.3 pts

142Cape May Court House, NJNJ5,6280.3%−1.5 pts

143Whippany, NJNJ8,9700.3%–

144Summit, NJNJ23,3140.3%−1.1 pts

145Vineland, NJNJ62,7030.3%−0.5 pts

146Freehold, NJNJ12,5620.3%−0.9 pts

147Palmyra, NJNJ7,6640.3%−2.1 pts

148Park Ridge, NJNJ9,5710.3%−1.5 pts

149Milltown, NJNJ7,1030.3%−0.1 pts

150Lincoln Park, NJNJ10,9500.3%−0.5 pts

151Ampere North, NJNJ5,0290.3%–

152Brigantine, NJNJ7,6580.3%−1.9 pts

153Waldwick, NJNJ10,2520.3%−1.0 pts

154Glen Rock, NJNJ12,2880.3%−3.1 pts

155Franklin Park, NJNJ13,2110.3%−0.2 pts

156Margate City, NJNJ5,1940.3%−1.1 pts

157Holiday City-Berkeley, NJNJ12,9950.3%−1.1 pts

158Sayreville, NJNJ46,7870.3%−0.1 pts

159East Freehold, NJNJ5,0960.3%−2.2 pts

160Hillsdale, NJNJ10,2140.3%−1.7 pts

161Sicklerville, NJNJ44,9980.3%–

162Woodbridge, NJNJ20,7560.3%−0.3 pts

163Wharton, NJNJ7,6180.3%−0.6 pts

164Red Bank, NJNJ12,8960.3%−0.8 pts

165Highland Park, NJNJ15,2590.3%−0.9 pts

166Preakness, NJNJ18,5200.3%–

167Rahway, NJNJ31,0100.3%−0.1 pts

168The Hills, NJNJ10,7850.3%–

169Maywood, NJNJ10,1660.3%−1.0 pts

170Bradley Gardens, NJNJ14,1650.3%−0.3 pts

171Parsippany, NJNJ21,3450.3%–

172Bloomingdale, NJNJ7,8530.3%−1.3 pts

173Fair Haven, NJNJ6,0960.3%−2.0 pts

174North Caldwell, NJNJ6,8150.3%−0.5 pts

175Old Tappan, NJNJ6,6860.3%+0.0 pts

176Ramsey, NJNJ14,9250.2%−1.0 pts

177Hoboken, NJNJ59,0270.2%−1.1 pts

178Echelon, NJNJ13,2840.2%−0.7 pts

179West Long Branch, NJNJ8,6250.2%−1.4 pts

180Jamesburg, NJNJ5,8190.2%−0.5 pts

181Asbury Park, NJNJ15,6320.2%+0.1 pts

182Tenafly, NJNJ15,2370.2%+0.1 pts

183Carneys Point, NJNJ8,0500.2%−2.2 pts

184Troy Hills, NJNJ5,1790.2%–

185Guttenberg, NJNJ11,9100.2%–

186Spotswood, NJNJ8,2360.2%−0.6 pts

187Roselle Park, NJNJ15,6030.2%−0.2 pts

188Finderne, NJNJ6,4890.2%−0.2 pts

189North Arlington, NJNJ16,6010.2%−0.8 pts

190Leonia, NJNJ9,4410.2%−0.6 pts

191Clifton, NJNJ91,1270.2%−0.5 pts

192East Rutherford, NJNJ10,5660.2%−0.9 pts

193Kendall Park, NJNJ10,0110.2%−1.3 pts

194Madison Park, NJNJ9,1240.2%−0.0 pts

195Pomona, NJNJ7,9950.2%−0.2 pts

196Fair Lawn, NJNJ37,1280.2%−0.3 pts

197Closter, NJNJ8,6630.2%−0.4 pts

198Keansburg, NJNJ9,8180.2%−2.7 pts

199Oakland, NJNJ12,8370.2%−1.2 pts

200South River, NJNJ16,2620.2%−0.5 pts

201Iselin, NJNJ19,5510.2%+0.0 pts

202Jersey City, NJNJ302,0130.2%−0.1 pts

203Princeton Meadows, NJNJ15,5610.2%−0.9 pts

204River Edge, NJNJ12,1590.2%−0.8 pts

205Paramus, NJNJ26,7230.2%−0.6 pts

206Watsessing, NJNJ8,2320.2%–

207Raritan, NJNJ8,5160.2%−0.3 pts

208Bergenfield, NJNJ28,7540.1%−0.2 pts

209Hasbrouck Heights, NJNJ12,2110.1%−0.8 pts

210McKee City, NJNJ10,7310.1%–

211Morristown, NJNJ20,7500.1%−0.7 pts

212Somerville, NJNJ14,6650.1%−0.4 pts

213Middlesex, NJNJ14,7400.1%−0.8 pts

214Succasunna, NJNJ9,7990.1%−0.5 pts

215Plainfield, NJNJ57,1410.1%−0.2 pts

216Bogota, NJNJ9,8160.1%−0.5 pts

217Pompton Lakes, NJNJ11,2460.1%−1.2 pts

218Secaucus, NJNJ22,6400.1%−0.1 pts

219Wildwood, NJNJ5,0680.1%−0.6 pts

220Manville, NJNJ10,9320.1%−0.6 pts

221Lindenwold, NJNJ21,9520.1%−0.8 pts

222Eatontown, NJNJ13,6070.1%−1.4 pts

223South Amboy, NJNJ10,4030.1%−1.3 pts

224Linden, NJNJ45,7520.1%−0.3 pts

225Franklin Lakes, NJNJ11,1800.1%−0.4 pts

226East Franklin, NJNJ11,0700.1%−0.2 pts

227Burlington, NJNJ10,2430.1%−0.6 pts

228Lakewood, NJNJ69,5850.1%−0.1 pts

229Dayton, NJNJ7,9520.1%−0.0 pts

230Trenton, NJNJ91,5060.1%−0.1 pts

231Colonia, NJNJ18,5870.1%−0.7 pts

232Atlantic City, NJNJ38,7870.1%−0.1 pts

233Somerset, NJNJ22,7200.1%−0.4 pts

234Bayonne, NJNJ74,7440.1%−0.5 pts

235Carteret, NJNJ25,7810.1%−0.2 pts

236Ridgefield, NJNJ11,5470.1%−0.7 pts

237Hackensack, NJNJ46,3800.1%−0.2 pts

238West New York, NJNJ53,1920.1%+0.0 pts

239Bridgeton, NJNJ28,3070.1%−0.7 pts

240Fort Lee, NJNJ40,3450.1%–

241Salem, NJNJ5,3890.1%−0.6 pts

242New Milford, NJNJ17,1330.1%−0.0 pts

243North Plainfield, NJNJ22,8790.1%−0.4 pts

244Roselle, NJNJ23,2610.1%−0.1 pts

245Elmwood Park, NJNJ21,5340.0%−0.2 pts

246Union City, NJNJ66,6560.0%−0.0 pts

247Dover, NJNJ18,9190.0%−0.4 pts

248Newark, NJNJ323,8080.0%−0.0 pts

249Pleasantville, NJNJ20,8530.0%−0.4 pts

250Passaic, NJNJ71,3370.0%−0.0 pts

251Paterson, NJNJ161,7930.0%−0.2 pts

252Perth Amboy, NJNJ56,7390.0%−0.3 pts

253Elizabeth, NJNJ141,6750.0%−0.1 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS