New Lenox, IL population by race
The table below shows New Lenox's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,111 | 92.18% |
| Black or African American | 184 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 190 | 0.70% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 407 | 1.49% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,343 | 4.93% |
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New Lenox 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 Lenox has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that New Lenox's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of New Lenox population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.18% are white, 0.68% are Black or African American, 0.70% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.49% are some other race and 4.93% are multiracial.
New Lenox '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 village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in New Lenox is White with a population of 25,111 (92.18% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,343 (4.93% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of New Lenox, IL
By ethnicity, 1,374 (5.04% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 25,868 (94.96% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in New Lenox, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 24,601 (95.10% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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New Lenox, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of New Lenox's Non-Hispanic population.
New Lenox 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 | 24,601 | 95.10% |
| Black or African American alone | 184 | 0.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 190 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 7 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 49 | 0.19% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 837 | 3.24% |
Among the Hispanic population in New Lenox, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,069 (77.80% of the total Hispanic population).
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New Lenox, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of New Lenox's Hispanic population.
New Lenox Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,069 | 77.80% |
| Puerto Rican | 96 | 6.99% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 209 | 15.21% |
Things to know
What percentage of New Lenox, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.04% of New Lenox population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in New Lenox, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,069 (77.80% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does New Lenox, IL have?
New Lenox, IL has 184 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.68% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in New Lenox is Black.
What is the largest minority group in New Lenox, IL?
With 94.96% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in New Lenox.
That being said, with a 1.49% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in New Lenox.
What is the majority race in New Lenox, IL?
With a population of 25,111 (92.18% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in New Lenox.
Some other races are second largest race in New Lenox, with 1.49% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
