Asbury Park, NJ population by race
The table below shows Asbury Park's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,737 | 44.19% |
| Black or African American | 5,462 | 35.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 227 | 1.49% |
| Asian | 323 | 2.12% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.10% |
| Some other race | 1,370 | 8.99% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,110 | 7.28% |
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Asbury Park 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; Asbury Park has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Asbury Park's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Asbury Park population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 44.19% are white, 35.83% are Black or African American, 1.49% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.12% are Asian, 0.10% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 8.99% are some other race and 7.28% are multiracial.
Asbury Park 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Asbury Park is White with a population of 6,737 (44.19% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,110 (7.28% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Asbury Park, NJ
By ethnicity, 3,140 (20.60% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 12,105 (79.40% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Asbury Park, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,841 (48.25% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Asbury Park, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Asbury Park's Non-Hispanic population.
Asbury Park 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 | 5,841 | 48.25% |
| Black or African American alone | 5,194 | 42.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 8 | 0.07% |
| Asian alone | 323 | 2.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 72 | 0.59% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 667 | 5.51% |
Among the Hispanic population in Asbury Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,430 (45.54% of the total Hispanic population).
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Asbury Park, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Asbury Park's Hispanic population.
Asbury Park Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,430 | 45.54% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,018 | 32.42% |
| Cuban | 9 | 0.29% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 683 | 21.75% |
Things to know
What percentage of Asbury Park, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 20.60% of Asbury Park population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Asbury Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,430 (45.54% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Asbury Park, NJ have?
Asbury Park, NJ has 5,462 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 35.83% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Asbury Park is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Asbury Park, NJ?
With 79.40% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Asbury Park.
That being said, with a 35.83% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Asbury Park.
What is the majority race in Asbury Park, NJ?
With a population of 6,737 (44.19% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Asbury Park.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Asbury Park, with 35.83% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
