Elmwood Park, NJ population by race
The table below shows Elmwood Park's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,585 | 63.90% |
| Black or African American | 1,567 | 7.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 69 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 2,046 | 9.62% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,389 | 11.24% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,605 | 7.55% |
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Elmwood Park 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; Elmwood Park has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Elmwood Park's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Elmwood Park population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 63.90% are white, 7.37% are Black or African American, 0.32% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 9.62% are Asian, 11.24% are some other race and 7.55% are multiracial.
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Elmwood Park, NJ population by race.
The largest racial group in Elmwood Park is White with a population of 13,585 (63.90% of the total population).
Elmwood Park '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 borough.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Elmwood Park is White with a population of 13,585 (63.90% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,605 (7.55% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Elmwood Park, NJ
By ethnicity, 6,759 (31.79% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 14,502 (68.21% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Elmwood Park, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,598 (73.08% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Elmwood Park, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Elmwood Park's Non-Hispanic population.
Elmwood Park 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 | 10,598 | 73.08% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,311 | 9.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3 | 0.02% |
| Asian alone | 2,019 | 13.92% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 282 | 1.94% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 289 | 1.99% |
Among the Hispanic population in Elmwood Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 4,855 (71.83% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Elmwood Park, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Elmwood Park's Hispanic population.
Elmwood Park Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 275 | 4.07% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,416 | 20.95% |
| Cuban | 213 | 3.15% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,855 | 71.83% |
Things to know
What percentage of Elmwood Park, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 31.79% of Elmwood Park population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Elmwood Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 4,855 (71.83% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Elmwood Park, NJ have?
Elmwood Park, NJ has 1,567 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.37% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Elmwood Park is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Elmwood Park, NJ?
With 68.21% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Elmwood Park.
That being said, with a 11.24% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Elmwood Park.
What is the majority race in Elmwood Park, NJ?
With a population of 13,585 (63.90% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Elmwood Park.
Some other races are second largest race in Elmwood Park, with 11.24% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
