Clay, New York population by race
The table below shows Clay town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,738 | 84.26% |
| Black or African American | 2,699 | 4.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 65 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 1,537 | 2.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.08% |
| Some other race | 564 | 0.94% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,570 | 7.59% |
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Clay town 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; Clay town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Clay town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Clay town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.26% are white, 4.48% are Black or African American, 0.11% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.55% are Asian, 0.08% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.94% are some other race and 7.59% are multiracial.
Clay town '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Clay town is White with a population of 50,738 (84.26% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,570 (7.59% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Clay, New York
By ethnicity, 3,203 (5.32% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 57,016 (94.68% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Clay town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 49,792 (87.33% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Clay, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Clay town's Non-Hispanic population.
Clay town 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 | 49,792 | 87.33% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,642 | 4.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 48 | 0.08% |
| Asian alone | 1,537 | 2.70% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 8 | 0.01% |
| Some other race alone | 166 | 0.29% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,823 | 4.95% |
Among the Hispanic population in Clay town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 1,426 (44.52% of the total Hispanic population).
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Clay, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Clay town's Hispanic population.
Clay town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 497 | 15.52% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,426 | 44.52% |
| Cuban | 131 | 4.09% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,149 | 35.87% |
Things to know
What percentage of Clay, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.32% of Clay town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Clay town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 1,426 (44.52% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Clay, New York have?
Clay, New York has 2,699 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.48% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Clay town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Clay, New York?
With 94.68% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Clay town.
That being said, with a 4.48% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Clay town.
What is the majority race in Clay, New York?
With a population of 50,738 (84.26% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Clay town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Clay town, with 4.48% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
