Monroe Town, New York population by race
The table below shows Monroe town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,241 | 67.05% |
| Black or African American | 1,642 | 7.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 205 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 868 | 4.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,415 | 11.37% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,869 | 8.80% |
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Monroe 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; Monroe town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Monroe town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Monroe town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 67.05% are white, 7.73% are Black or African American, 0.97% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.09% are Asian, 11.37% are some other race and 8.80% are multiracial.
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Monroe Town, New York population by race.
The largest racial group in Monroe town is White with a population of 14,241 (67.05% of the total population).
Monroe 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 Monroe town is White with a population of 14,241 (67.05% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,869 (8.80% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Monroe Town, New York
By ethnicity, 5,517 (25.97% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 15,723 (74.03% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Monroe town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 12,687 (80.69% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Monroe Town, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Monroe town's Non-Hispanic population.
Monroe 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 | 12,687 | 80.69% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,537 | 9.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 28 | 0.18% |
| Asian alone | 793 | 5.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 192 | 1.22% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 486 | 3.09% |
Among the Hispanic population in Monroe town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,472 (44.81% of the total Hispanic population).
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Monroe Town, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Monroe town's Hispanic population.
Monroe town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 661 | 11.98% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,269 | 41.13% |
| Cuban | 115 | 2.08% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,472 | 44.81% |
Things to know
What percentage of Monroe Town, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 25.97% of Monroe town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Monroe town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,472 (44.81% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Monroe Town, New York have?
Monroe Town, New York has 1,642 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.73% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Monroe town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Monroe Town, New York?
With 74.03% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Monroe town.
That being said, with a 11.37% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Monroe town.
What is the majority race in Monroe Town, New York?
With a population of 14,241 (67.05% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Monroe town.
Some other races are second largest race in Monroe town, with 11.37% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
