Essex County, NJ population by race
The table below shows Essex County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 302,714 | 35.47% |
| Black or African American | 322,188 | 37.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,553 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 48,695 | 5.71% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 295 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 98,821 | 11.58% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 78,108 | 9.15% |
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Essex County 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; Essex County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Essex County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Essex County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 35.47% are white, 37.75% are Black or African American, 0.30% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.71% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 11.58% are some other race and 9.15% are multiracial.
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Essex County, NJ population by race.
The largest racial group in Essex County is Black or African American with a population of 322,188 (37.75% of the total population).
Essex County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Essex County is Black or African American with a population of 322,188 (37.75% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 78,108 (9.15% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Essex County, NJ
By ethnicity, 204,966 (24.02% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 648,408 (75.98% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Essex County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 312,788 (48.24% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Essex County, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Essex County's Non-Hispanic population.
Essex County 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 | 242,992 | 37.48% |
| Black or African American alone | 312,788 | 48.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,353 | 0.21% |
| Asian alone | 48,235 | 7.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 164 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 12,366 | 1.91% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 30,510 | 4.71% |
Among the Hispanic population in Essex County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 135,325 (66.02% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Essex County, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Essex County's Hispanic population.
Essex County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 9,378 | 4.58% |
| Puerto Rican | 54,016 | 26.35% |
| Cuban | 6,247 | 3.05% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 135,325 | 66.02% |
Things to know
What percentage of Essex County, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 24.02% of Essex County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Essex County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 135,325 (66.02% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Essex County, NJ have?
Essex County, NJ has 322,188 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 37.75% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Essex County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Essex County, NJ?
With 75.98% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Essex County.
That being said, with a 35.47% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Essex County.
What is the majority race in Essex County, NJ?
With a population of 322,188 (37.75% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Essex County.
Whites are second largest race in Essex County, with 35.47% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
