Long Branch, NJ population by race
The table below shows Long Branch's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,582 | 64.46% |
| Black or African American | 4,369 | 13.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 232 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 707 | 2.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,776 | 8.69% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,266 | 10.23% |
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Long Branch 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; Long Branch has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Long Branch's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Long Branch population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 64.46% are white, 13.68% are Black or African American, 0.73% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.21% are Asian, 8.69% are some other race and 10.23% are multiracial.
Long Branch '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Long Branch is White with a population of 20,582 (64.46% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,266 (10.23% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Long Branch, NJ
By ethnicity, 6,866 (21.50% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 25,066 (78.50% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Long Branch, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 18,029 (71.93% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Long Branch, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Long Branch's Non-Hispanic population.
Long Branch 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 | 18,029 | 71.93% |
| Black or African American alone | 3,879 | 15.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 5 | 0.02% |
| Asian alone | 690 | 2.75% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 757 | 3.02% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,706 | 6.81% |
Among the Hispanic population in Long Branch, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,472 (36% of the total Hispanic population).
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Long Branch, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Long Branch's Hispanic population.
Long Branch Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,400 | 34.95% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,781 | 25.94% |
| Cuban | 213 | 3.10% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,472 | 36.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Long Branch, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 21.50% of Long Branch population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Long Branch, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,472 (36% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Long Branch, NJ have?
Long Branch, NJ has 4,369 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 13.68% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Long Branch is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Long Branch, NJ?
With 78.50% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Long Branch.
That being said, with a 13.68% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Long Branch.
What is the majority race in Long Branch, NJ?
With a population of 20,582 (64.46% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Long Branch.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Long Branch, with 13.68% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
