Avalon, NJ population by race
The table below shows Avalon's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,392 | 94.18% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 24 | 1.62% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 60 | 4.06% |
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Avalon 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; Avalon has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Avalon's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Avalon population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.18% are white, 0.14% are Black or African American, 1.62% are Asian and 4.06% are multiracial.
Avalon '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 Avalon is White with a population of 1,392 (94.18% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 60 (4.06% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Avalon, NJ
By ethnicity, 43 (2.91% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,435 (97.09% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Avalon, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,381 (96.24% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Avalon, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Avalon's Non-Hispanic population.
Avalon 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 | 1,381 | 96.24% |
| Black or African American alone | 2 | 0.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 24 | 1.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 28 | 1.95% |
Among the Hispanic population in Avalon, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 28 (65.12% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Avalon, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Avalon's Hispanic population.
Avalon Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4 | 9.30% |
| Puerto Rican | 11 | 25.58% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 65.12% |
Things to know
What percentage of Avalon, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.91% of Avalon population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Avalon, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 28 (65.12% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Avalon, NJ have?
Avalon, NJ has 2 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.14% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Avalon is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Avalon, NJ?
With 97.09% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Avalon.
That being said, with a 1.62% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Avalon.
What is the majority race in Avalon, NJ?
With a population of 1,392 (94.18% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Avalon.
Asians are second largest race in Avalon, with 1.62% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
