New Salem, Massachusetts population by race
The table below shows New Salem town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 849 | 79.05% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 91 | 8.47% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 121 | 11.27% |
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New Salem town 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 Salem town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that New Salem town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of New Salem town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 79.05% are white, 0.28% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.93% are Asian, 8.47% are some other race and 11.27% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
New Salem, Massachusetts population by race.
The largest racial group in New Salem town is White with a population of 849 (79.05% of the total population).
New Salem town '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in New Salem town is White with a population of 849 (79.05% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 121 (11.27% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of New Salem, Massachusetts
By ethnicity, 19 (1.77% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,055 (98.23% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in New Salem town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 849 (80.47% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
New Salem, Massachusetts Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of New Salem town's Non-Hispanic population.
New Salem town 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 | 849 | 80.47% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3 | 0.28% |
| Asian alone | 10 | 0.95% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 91 | 8.63% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 102 | 9.67% |
Among the Hispanic population in New Salem town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 11 (57.89% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
New Salem, Massachusetts Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of New Salem town's Hispanic population.
New Salem town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 11 | 57.89% |
| Puerto Rican | 3 | 15.79% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 26.32% |
Things to know
What percentage of New Salem, Massachusetts is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.77% of New Salem town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in New Salem town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 11 (57.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does New Salem, Massachusetts have?
New Salem, Massachusetts has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in New Salem, Massachusetts?
With 98.23% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in New Salem town.
That being said, with a 8.47% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in New Salem town.
What is the majority race in New Salem, Massachusetts?
With a population of 849 (79.05% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in New Salem town.
Some other races are second largest race in New Salem town, with 8.47% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
