Delray Beach, FL population by race
The table below shows Delray Beach's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,366 | 57.57% |
| Black or African American | 19,966 | 29.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 76 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 1,417 | 2.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.05% |
| Some other race | 1,746 | 2.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,040 | 7.56% |
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Delray Beach 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; Delray Beach has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Delray Beach's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Delray Beach population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 57.57% are white, 29.96% are Black or African American, 0.11% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.13% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.62% are some other race and 7.56% are multiracial.
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Delray Beach, FL population by race.
The largest racial group in Delray Beach is White with a population of 38,366 (57.57% of the total population).
Delray Beach '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 Delray Beach is White with a population of 38,366 (57.57% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,040 (7.56% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Delray Beach, FL
By ethnicity, 7,537 (11.31% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 59,109 (88.69% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Delray Beach, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 35,047 (59.29% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Delray Beach, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Delray Beach's Non-Hispanic population.
Delray Beach 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 | 35,047 | 59.29% |
| Black or African American alone | 19,812 | 33.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 4 | 0.01% |
| Asian alone | 1,417 | 2.40% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 15 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 493 | 0.83% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,321 | 3.93% |
Among the Hispanic population in Delray Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 4,117 (54.62% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Delray Beach, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Delray Beach's Hispanic population.
Delray Beach Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,373 | 18.22% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,347 | 17.87% |
| Cuban | 700 | 9.29% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,117 | 54.62% |
Things to know
What percentage of Delray Beach, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 11.31% of Delray Beach population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Delray Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 4,117 (54.62% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Delray Beach, FL have?
Delray Beach, FL has 19,966 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 29.96% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Delray Beach is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Delray Beach, FL?
With 88.69% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Delray Beach.
That being said, with a 29.96% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Delray Beach.
What is the majority race in Delray Beach, FL?
With a population of 38,366 (57.57% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Delray Beach.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Delray Beach, with 29.96% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
