Boca Raton, FL population by race
The table below shows Boca Raton's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77,173 | 78.76% |
| Black or African American | 6,074 | 6.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 121 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 2,989 | 3.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 3,363 | 3.43% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 8,222 | 8.39% |
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Boca Raton 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; Boca Raton has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Boca Raton's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Boca Raton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.76% are white, 6.20% are Black or African American, 0.12% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.05% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.43% are some other race and 8.39% are multiracial.
Boca Raton '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Boca Raton is White with a population of 77,173 (78.76% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 8,222 (8.39% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Boca Raton, FL
By ethnicity, 14,374 (14.67% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 83,606 (85.33% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Boca Raton, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 71,225 (85.19% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Boca Raton, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Boca Raton's Non-Hispanic population.
Boca Raton 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 | 71,225 | 85.19% |
| Black or African American alone | 5,802 | 6.94% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 18 | 0.02% |
| Asian alone | 2,935 | 3.51% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 38 | 0.05% |
| Some other race alone | 568 | 0.68% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,020 | 3.61% |
Among the Hispanic population in Boca Raton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 7,946 (55.28% of the total Hispanic population).
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Boca Raton, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Boca Raton's Hispanic population.
Boca Raton Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,083 | 14.49% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,151 | 14.96% |
| Cuban | 2,194 | 15.26% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 7,946 | 55.28% |
Things to know
What percentage of Boca Raton, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 14.67% of Boca Raton population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Boca Raton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 7,946 (55.28% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Boca Raton, FL have?
Boca Raton, FL has 6,074 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.20% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Boca Raton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Boca Raton, FL?
With 85.33% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Boca Raton.
That being said, with a 6.20% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Boca Raton.
What is the majority race in Boca Raton, FL?
With a population of 77,173 (78.76% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Boca Raton.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Boca Raton, with 6.20% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
