Elma, New York population by race
The table below shows Elma town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,386 | 97.38% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.21% |
| Some other race | 18 | 0.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 174 | 1.49% |
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Elma 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; Elma town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Elma town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Elma town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.38% are white, 0.16% are Black or African American, 0.18% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.43% are Asian, 0.21% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.15% are some other race and 1.49% are multiracial.
Elma 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 Elma town is White with a population of 11,386 (97.38% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 174 (1.49% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Elma, New York
By ethnicity, 102 (0.87% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,590 (99.13% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Elma town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 11,342 (97.86% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Elma, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Elma town's Non-Hispanic population.
Elma 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 | 11,342 | 97.86% |
| Black or African American alone | 19 | 0.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 21 | 0.18% |
| Asian alone | 50 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 24 | 0.21% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 134 | 1.16% |
Among the Hispanic population in Elma town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 79 (77.45% of the total Hispanic population).
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Elma, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Elma town's Hispanic population.
Elma town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 79 | 77.45% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 22.55% |
Things to know
What percentage of Elma, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.87% of Elma town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Elma town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 79 (77.45% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Elma, New York have?
Elma, New York has 19 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.16% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Elma town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Elma, New York?
With 99.13% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Elma town.
That being said, with a 0.43% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Elma town.
What is the majority race in Elma, New York?
With a population of 11,386 (97.38% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Elma town.
Asians are second largest race in Elma town, with 0.43% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
