Leicester, NY population by race
The table below shows Leicester's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 505 | 85.16% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 86 | 14.50% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Leicester 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; Leicester has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Leicester's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Leicester population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 85.16% are white, 0.34% are Black or African American and 14.50% are multiracial.
Leicester '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 village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Leicester is White with a population of 505 (85.16% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 86 (14.50% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Leicester, NY
By ethnicity, 36 (6.07% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 557 (93.93% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Leicester, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 483 (86.71% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Leicester, NY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Leicester's Non-Hispanic population.
Leicester 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 | 483 | 86.71% |
| Black or African American alone | 2 | 0.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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) | 72 | 12.93% |
Among the Hispanic population in Leicester, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 26 (72.22% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Leicester, NY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Leicester's Hispanic population.
Leicester Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 26 | 72.22% |
| Puerto Rican | 6 | 16.67% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 11.11% |
Things to know
What percentage of Leicester, NY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.07% of Leicester population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Leicester, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 26 (72.22% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Leicester, NY have?
Leicester, NY has 2 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.34% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Leicester is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Leicester, NY?
With 93.93% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Leicester.
That being said, with a 0.34% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Leicester.
What is the majority race in Leicester, NY?
With a population of 505 (85.16% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Leicester.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Leicester, with 0.34% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
