New Carrollton, MD population by race
The table below shows New Carrollton's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,390 | 10.24% |
| Black or African American | 8,851 | 65.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 218 | 1.61% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,460 | 18.11% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 661 | 4.87% |
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New Carrollton 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 Carrollton has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that New Carrollton's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of New Carrollton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 10.24% are white, 65.18% are Black or African American, 1.61% are Asian, 18.11% are some other race and 4.87% are multiracial.
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New Carrollton, MD population by race.
The largest racial group in New Carrollton is Black or African American with a population of 8,851 (65.18% of the total population).
New Carrollton '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 New Carrollton is Black or African American with a population of 8,851 (65.18% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 661 (4.87% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of New Carrollton, MD
By ethnicity, 3,175 (23.38% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 10,405 (76.62% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in New Carrollton, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 8,764 (84.23% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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New Carrollton, MD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of New Carrollton's Non-Hispanic population.
New Carrollton 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 | 901 | 8.66% |
| Black or African American alone | 8,764 | 84.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 218 | 2.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 32 | 0.31% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 490 | 4.71% |
Among the Hispanic population in New Carrollton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,782 (87.62% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
New Carrollton, MD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of New Carrollton's Hispanic population.
New Carrollton Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 382 | 12.03% |
| Puerto Rican | 11 | 0.35% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,782 | 87.62% |
Things to know
What percentage of New Carrollton, MD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 23.38% of New Carrollton population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in New Carrollton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,782 (87.62% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does New Carrollton, MD have?
New Carrollton, MD has 8,851 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 65.18% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in New Carrollton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in New Carrollton, MD?
With 76.62% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in New Carrollton.
That being said, with a 18.11% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in New Carrollton.
What is the majority race in New Carrollton, MD?
With a population of 8,851 (65.18% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in New Carrollton.
Some other races are second largest race in New Carrollton, with 18.11% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
