Elizabeth, NJ population by race
The table below shows Elizabeth's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,102 | 28.09% |
| Black or African American | 24,094 | 17.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,140 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 2,988 | 2.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 50,556 | 37.27% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 18,775 | 13.84% |
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Elizabeth 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; Elizabeth has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Elizabeth's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Elizabeth population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 28.09% are white, 17.76% are Black or African American, 0.84% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.20% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 37.27% are some other race and 13.84% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Elizabeth, NJ population by race.
The largest racial group in Elizabeth is Some other race with a population of 50,556 (37.27% of the total population).
Elizabeth '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Elizabeth is Some other race with a population of 50,556 (37.27% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 18,775 (13.84% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Elizabeth, NJ
By ethnicity, 88,945 (65.56% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 46,720 (34.44% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Elizabeth, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 22,033 (47.16% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Elizabeth, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Elizabeth's Non-Hispanic population.
Elizabeth 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 | 17,667 | 37.81% |
| Black or African American alone | 22,033 | 47.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 64 | 0.14% |
| Asian alone | 2,775 | 5.94% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 10 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 1,595 | 3.41% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,576 | 5.51% |
Among the Hispanic population in Elizabeth, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 67,540 (75.93% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Elizabeth, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Elizabeth's Hispanic population.
Elizabeth Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4,666 | 5.25% |
| Puerto Rican | 11,192 | 12.58% |
| Cuban | 5,547 | 6.24% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 67,540 | 75.93% |
Things to know
What percentage of Elizabeth, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 65.56% of Elizabeth population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Elizabeth, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 67,540 (75.93% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Elizabeth, NJ have?
Elizabeth, NJ has 24,094 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 17.76% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Elizabeth is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Elizabeth, NJ?
With 65.56% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Elizabeth.
That being said, with a 28.09% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Elizabeth.
What is the majority race in Elizabeth, NJ?
With a population of 50,556 (37.27% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in Elizabeth.
Whites are second largest race in Elizabeth, with 28.09% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates