Mount Vernon, NY population by race
The table below shows Mount Vernon's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,740 | 17.50% |
| Black or African American | 45,467 | 62.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 449 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 1,375 | 1.89% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 7,471 | 10.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,315 | 7.30% |
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Mount Vernon 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; Mount Vernon has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Mount Vernon's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Mount Vernon population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 17.50% are white, 62.44% are Black or African American, 0.62% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.89% are Asian, 10.26% are some other race and 7.30% are multiracial.
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Mount Vernon, NY population by race.
The largest racial group in Mount Vernon is Black or African American with a population of 45,467 (62.44% of the total population).
Mount Vernon '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 Black or African American population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Mount Vernon is Black or African American with a population of 45,467 (62.44% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,315 (7.30% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mount Vernon, NY
By ethnicity, 12,538 (17.22% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 60,279 (82.78% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mount Vernon, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 43,321 (71.87% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Mount Vernon, NY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mount Vernon's Non-Hispanic population.
Mount Vernon 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 | 11,353 | 18.83% |
| Black or African American alone | 43,321 | 71.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 380 | 0.63% |
| Asian alone | 1,375 | 2.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 1,528 | 2.53% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,322 | 3.85% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mount Vernon, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 6,994 (55.78% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Mount Vernon, NY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mount Vernon's Hispanic population.
Mount Vernon Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,463 | 11.67% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,926 | 31.31% |
| Cuban | 155 | 1.24% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6,994 | 55.78% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mount Vernon, NY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 17.22% of Mount Vernon population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mount Vernon, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 6,994 (55.78% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mount Vernon, NY have?
Mount Vernon, NY has 45,467 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 62.44% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mount Vernon is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mount Vernon, NY?
With 82.78% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mount Vernon.
That being said, with a 17.50% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Mount Vernon.
What is the majority race in Mount Vernon, NY?
With a population of 45,467 (62.44% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Mount Vernon.
Whites are second largest race in Mount Vernon, with 17.50% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
