Manhattan, New York population by race
The table below shows Manhattan borough's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 842,952 | 51.22% |
| Black or African American | 230,583 | 14.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8,518 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 199,086 | 12.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 765 | 0.05% |
| Some other race | 209,622 | 12.74% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 154,341 | 9.38% |
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Manhattan borough 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; Manhattan borough has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Manhattan borough's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Manhattan borough population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 51.22% are white, 14.01% are Black or African American, 0.52% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 12.10% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 12.74% are some other race and 9.38% are multiracial.
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Manhattan, New York population by race.
The largest racial group in Manhattan borough is White with a population of 842,952 (51.22% of the total population).
Manhattan borough '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 Manhattan borough is White with a population of 842,952 (51.22% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 154,341 (9.38% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Manhattan, New York
By ethnicity, 428,297 (26.02% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1.22 million (73.98% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Manhattan borough, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 749,800 (61.58% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Manhattan, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Manhattan borough's Non-Hispanic population.
Manhattan borough 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 | 749,800 | 61.58% |
| Black or African American alone | 203,409 | 16.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,637 | 0.13% |
| Asian alone | 197,451 | 16.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 471 | 0.04% |
| Some other race alone | 11,311 | 0.93% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 53,491 | 4.39% |
Among the Hispanic population in Manhattan borough, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 276,147 (64.48% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Manhattan, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Manhattan borough's Hispanic population.
Manhattan borough Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 43,796 | 10.23% |
| Puerto Rican | 96,477 | 22.53% |
| Cuban | 11,877 | 2.77% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 276,147 | 64.48% |
Things to know
What percentage of Manhattan, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 26.02% of Manhattan borough population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Manhattan borough, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 276,147 (64.48% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Manhattan, New York have?
Manhattan, New York has 230,583 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 14.01% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Manhattan borough is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Manhattan, New York?
With 73.98% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Manhattan borough.
That being said, with a 14.01% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Manhattan borough.
What is the majority race in Manhattan, New York?
With a population of 842,952 (51.22% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Manhattan borough.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Manhattan borough, with 14.01% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
