Forestport, New York population by race
The table below shows Forestport town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,488 | 98.35% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.40% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 13 | 0.86% |
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Forestport 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; Forestport town has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Forestport town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Forestport town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 98.35% are white, 0.40% are Black or African American, 0.40% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 0.86% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Forestport, New York population by race.
The largest racial group in Forestport town is White with a population of 1,488 (98.35% of the total population).
Forestport 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 Forestport town is White with a population of 1,488 (98.35% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 13 (0.86% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Forestport, New York
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,513 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Forestport town is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,488 (98.35% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Forestport, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Forestport town's Non-Hispanic population.
Forestport 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 | 1,488 | 98.35% |
| Black or African American alone | 6 | 0.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6 | 0.40% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 13 | 0.86% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Forestport town's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Forestport, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Forestport town population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Forestport town's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Forestport, New York have?
Forestport, New York has 6 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.40% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Forestport town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Forestport, New York?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Forestport town is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 0.40% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Forestport town.
What is the majority race in Forestport, New York?
With a population of 1,488 (98.35% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Forestport town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Forestport town, with 0.40% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
