New Brunswick, NJ population by race
The table below shows New Brunswick's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,275 | 45.36% |
| Black or African American | 8,225 | 14.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,963 | 3.52% |
| Asian | 4,936 | 8.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 10,874 | 19.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,445 | 7.98% |
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New Brunswick 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; New Brunswick has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that New Brunswick's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of New Brunswick population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 45.36% are white, 14.76% are Black or African American, 3.52% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 8.86% are Asian, 19.52% are some other race and 7.98% are multiracial.
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New Brunswick, NJ population by race.
The largest racial group in New Brunswick is White with a population of 25,275 (45.36% of the total population).
New Brunswick 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in New Brunswick is White with a population of 25,275 (45.36% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,445 (7.98% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of New Brunswick, NJ
By ethnicity, 26,118 (46.88% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 29,600 (53.12% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in New Brunswick, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 15,277 (51.61% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
New Brunswick, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of New Brunswick's Non-Hispanic population.
New Brunswick 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 | 15,277 | 51.61% |
| Black or African American alone | 7,706 | 26.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 4,912 | 16.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 699 | 2.36% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,006 | 3.40% |
Among the Hispanic population in New Brunswick, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 12,671 (48.51% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
New Brunswick, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of New Brunswick's Hispanic population.
New Brunswick Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 10,693 | 40.94% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,570 | 9.84% |
| Cuban | 184 | 0.70% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 12,671 | 48.51% |
Things to know
What percentage of New Brunswick, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 46.88% of New Brunswick population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in New Brunswick, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 12,671 (48.51% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does New Brunswick, NJ have?
New Brunswick, NJ has 8,225 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 14.76% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in New Brunswick is Black.
What is the largest minority group in New Brunswick, NJ?
With 53.12% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in New Brunswick.
That being said, with a 19.52% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in New Brunswick.
What is the majority race in New Brunswick, NJ?
With a population of 25,275 (45.36% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in New Brunswick.
Some other races are second largest race in New Brunswick, with 19.52% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
