Greenwich, Connecticut population by race
The table below shows Greenwich town's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 51,184 | 80.66% |
Black or African American | 1,681 | 2.65% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 67 | 0.11% |
Asian | 4,504 | 7.10% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.02% |
Some other race | 1,941 | 3.06% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,067 | 6.41% |
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Greenwich 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; Greenwich town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Greenwich town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Greenwich town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 80.66% are White, 2.65% are Black or African American, 0.11% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.10% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.06% are some other race and 6.41% are multiracial.
Greenwich 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 Greenwich town is White with a population of 51,184 (80.66% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 4,067 (6.41% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Greenwich, Connecticut
By ethnicity, 8,341 (13.14% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 55,114 (86.86% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Greenwich town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 46,31 (84.03% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Greenwich 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 | 46,310 | 84.03% |
Black or African American alone | 1,528 | 2.77% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 67 | 0.12% |
Asian alone | 4,504 | 8.17% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 254 | 0.46% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,451 | 4.45% |
Among the Hispanic population in Greenwich town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5,63 (67.50% of the total Hispanic population).
Greenwich town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 1,616 | 19.37% |
Puerto Rican | 921 | 11.04% |
Cuban | 174 | 2.09% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 5,630 | 67.50% |
Things to know
What percentage of Greenwich, Connecticut is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 13.14% of Greenwich town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Greenwich town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5,63 (67.50% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Greenwich, Connecticut have?
Greenwich, Connecticut has 1,681 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.65% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Greenwich town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Greenwich, Connecticut?
With 13.14% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Greenwich town.
That being said, with a 2.65% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Greenwich town.
What is the majority race in Greenwich, Connecticut?
With a population of 51,184 (80.66% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Greenwich town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Greenwich town, with 2.65% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates