Kearny, NJ population by race
The table below shows Kearny's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,419 | 49.61% |
| Black or African American | 1,979 | 4.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 138 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 1,401 | 3.40% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 9,258 | 22.49% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7,962 | 19.35% |
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Kearny 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; Kearny has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Kearny's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Kearny population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 49.61% are white, 4.81% are Black or African American, 0.34% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.40% are Asian, 22.49% are some other race and 19.35% are multiracial.
Kearny '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Kearny is White with a population of 20,419 (49.61% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7,962 (19.35% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Kearny, NJ
By ethnicity, 22,495 (54.66% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 18,662 (45.34% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Kearny, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 13,363 (71.61% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Kearny, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Kearny's Non-Hispanic population.
Kearny 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 | 13,363 | 71.61% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,587 | 8.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1,328 | 7.12% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 780 | 4.18% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,604 | 8.60% |
Among the Hispanic population in Kearny, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 17,068 (75.87% of the total Hispanic population).
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Kearny, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Kearny's Hispanic population.
Kearny Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,134 | 5.04% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,205 | 14.25% |
| Cuban | 1,088 | 4.84% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 17,068 | 75.87% |
Things to know
What percentage of Kearny, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 54.66% of Kearny population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Kearny, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 17,068 (75.87% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Kearny, NJ have?
Kearny, NJ has 1,979 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.81% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Kearny is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Kearny, NJ?
With 54.66% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Kearny.
That being said, with a 22.49% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Kearny.
What is the majority race in Kearny, NJ?
With a population of 20,419 (49.61% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Kearny.
Some other races are second largest race in Kearny, with 22.49% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
