Malta, New York population by race
The table below shows Malta town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,141 | 88.24% |
| Black or African American | 314 | 1.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 1,051 | 6.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 59 | 0.34% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 593 | 3.46% |
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Malta 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; Malta town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Malta town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Malta town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.24% are white, 1.83% are Black or African American, 6.13% are Asian, 0.34% are some other race and 3.46% are multiracial.
Malta 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 Malta town is White with a population of 15,141 (88.24% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 593 (3.46% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Malta, New York
By ethnicity, 804 (4.69% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 16,354 (95.31% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Malta town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 14,620 (89.40% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Malta, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Malta town's Non-Hispanic population.
Malta 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 | 14,620 | 89.40% |
| Black or African American alone | 314 | 1.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1,051 | 6.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 369 | 2.26% |
Among the Hispanic population in Malta town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 447 (55.60% of the total Hispanic population).
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Malta, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Malta town's Hispanic population.
Malta town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 108 | 13.43% |
| Puerto Rican | 249 | 30.97% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 447 | 55.60% |
Things to know
What percentage of Malta, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.69% of Malta town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Malta town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 447 (55.60% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Malta, New York have?
Malta, New York has 314 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.83% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Malta town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Malta, New York?
With 95.31% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Malta town.
That being said, with a 6.13% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Malta town.
What is the majority race in Malta, New York?
With a population of 15,141 (88.24% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Malta town.
Asians are second largest race in Malta town, with 6.13% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
