New Milford, NJ population by race
The table below shows New Milford's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,597 | 56.83% |
| Black or African American | 776 | 4.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 141 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 3,410 | 20.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,253 | 7.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,711 | 10.13% |
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New Milford 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 Milford has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that New Milford's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of New Milford population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 56.83% are white, 4.59% are Black or African American, 0.83% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 20.19% are Asian, 7.42% are some other race and 10.13% are multiracial.
New Milford '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 borough.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in New Milford is White with a population of 9,597 (56.83% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,711 (10.13% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of New Milford, NJ
By ethnicity, 3,321 (19.66% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 13,567 (80.34% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in New Milford, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,538 (62.93% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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New Milford, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of New Milford's Non-Hispanic population.
New Milford 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 | 8,538 | 62.93% |
| Black or African American alone | 689 | 5.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 79 | 0.58% |
| Asian alone | 3,410 | 25.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 203 | 1.50% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 648 | 4.78% |
Among the Hispanic population in New Milford, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,215 (66.70% of the total Hispanic population).
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New Milford, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of New Milford's Hispanic population.
New Milford Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 140 | 4.22% |
| Puerto Rican | 660 | 19.87% |
| Cuban | 306 | 9.21% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,215 | 66.70% |
Things to know
What percentage of New Milford, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 19.66% of New Milford population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in New Milford, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,215 (66.70% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does New Milford, NJ have?
New Milford, NJ has 776 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.59% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in New Milford is Black.
What is the largest minority group in New Milford, NJ?
With 80.34% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in New Milford.
That being said, with a 20.19% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in New Milford.
What is the majority race in New Milford, NJ?
With a population of 9,597 (56.83% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in New Milford.
Asians are second largest race in New Milford, with 20.19% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
