FIGURE 1
Genesee County, NY population by race.
The largest racial group in Genesee County is White with a population of 52,954 (90.98% of the total population).
Genesee County, NY population by race
The table below shows Genesee County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,954 | 90.98% |
| Black or African American | 1,188 | 2.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 269 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 476 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 632 | 1.09% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,685 | 4.61% |
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Genesee 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; Genesee County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Genesee County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Genesee County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 90.98% are white, 2.04% are Black or African American, 0.46% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.82% are Asian, 1.09% are some other race and 4.61% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Genesee County, NY population by race.
The largest racial group in Genesee County is White with a population of 52,954 (90.98% of the total population).
Genesee County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Genesee County is White with a population of 52,954 (90.98% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,685 (4.61% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Genesee County, NY
By ethnicity, 2,050 (3.52% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 56,154 (96.48% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Genesee County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 52,240 (93.03% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Genesee County, NY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Genesee County's Non-Hispanic population.
Genesee 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 | 52,240 | 93.03% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,165 | 2.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 269 | 0.48% |
| Asian alone | 476 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 133 | 0.24% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,871 | 3.33% |
Among the Hispanic population in Genesee County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 700 (34.15% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Genesee County, NY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Genesee County's Hispanic population.
Genesee County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 655 | 31.95% |
| Puerto Rican | 700 | 34.15% |
| Cuban | 67 | 3.27% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 628 | 30.63% |
Things to know
What percentage of Genesee County, NY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.52% of Genesee County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Genesee County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 700 (34.15% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Genesee County, NY have?
Genesee County, NY has 1,188 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.04% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Genesee County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Genesee County, NY?
With 96.48% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Genesee County.
That being said, with a 2.04% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Genesee County.
What is the majority race in Genesee County, NY?
With a population of 52,954 (90.98% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Genesee County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Genesee County, with 2.04% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
