Dunellen, NJ population by race
The table below shows Dunellen's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,233 | 42.55% |
| Black or African American | 353 | 4.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 687 | 9.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,266 | 29.82% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,059 | 13.94% |
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Dunellen 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; Dunellen has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Dunellen's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Dunellen population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 42.55% are white, 4.65% are Black or African American, 9.04% are Asian, 29.82% are some other race and 13.94% are multiracial.
Dunellen '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 borough.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Dunellen is White with a population of 3,233 (42.55% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,059 (13.94% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Dunellen, NJ
By ethnicity, 3,461 (45.55% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,137 (54.45% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Dunellen, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,881 (69.64% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Dunellen, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Dunellen's Non-Hispanic population.
Dunellen 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 | 2,881 | 69.64% |
| Black or African American alone | 353 | 8.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 687 | 16.61% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 216 | 5.22% |
Among the Hispanic population in Dunellen, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,878 (83.16% of the total Hispanic population).
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Dunellen, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Dunellen's Hispanic population.
Dunellen Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 280 | 8.09% |
| Puerto Rican | 303 | 8.75% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,878 | 83.16% |
Things to know
What percentage of Dunellen, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 45.55% of Dunellen population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Dunellen, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,878 (83.16% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Dunellen, NJ have?
Dunellen, NJ has 353 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.65% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Dunellen is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Dunellen, NJ?
With 54.45% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Dunellen.
That being said, with a 29.82% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Dunellen.
What is the majority race in Dunellen, NJ?
With a population of 3,233 (42.55% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Dunellen.
Some other races are second largest race in Dunellen, with 29.82% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
