Little Ferry, NJ population by race
The table below shows Little Ferry's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,544 | 50.61% |
| Black or African American | 412 | 3.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 113 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 2,359 | 21.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,173 | 10.71% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,353 | 12.35% |
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Little Ferry 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; Little Ferry has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Little Ferry's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Little Ferry population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 50.61% are white, 3.76% are Black or African American, 1.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 21.54% are Asian, 10.71% are some other race and 12.35% are multiracial.
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Little Ferry, NJ population by race.
The largest racial group in Little Ferry is White with a population of 5,544 (50.61% of the total population).
Little Ferry '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 borough.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Little Ferry is White with a population of 5,544 (50.61% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,353 (12.35% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Little Ferry, NJ
By ethnicity, 4,051 (36.98% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,903 (63.02% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Little Ferry, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 4,133 (59.87% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Little Ferry, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Little Ferry's Non-Hispanic population.
Little Ferry 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 | 4,133 | 59.87% |
| Black or African American alone | 390 | 5.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3 | 0.04% |
| Asian alone | 2,302 | 33.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 8 | 0.12% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 67 | 0.97% |
Among the Hispanic population in Little Ferry, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,782 (68.67% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Little Ferry, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Little Ferry's Hispanic population.
Little Ferry Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 22 | 0.54% |
| Puerto Rican | 695 | 17.16% |
| Cuban | 552 | 13.63% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,782 | 68.67% |
Things to know
What percentage of Little Ferry, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 36.98% of Little Ferry population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Little Ferry, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,782 (68.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Little Ferry, NJ have?
Little Ferry, NJ has 412 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.76% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Little Ferry is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Little Ferry, NJ?
With 63.02% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Little Ferry.
That being said, with a 21.54% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Little Ferry.
What is the majority race in Little Ferry, NJ?
With a population of 5,544 (50.61% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Little Ferry.
Asians are second largest race in Little Ferry, with 21.54% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
