New York population by race
The table below shows New York's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,749,652 | 58.76% |
| Black or African American | 3,011,116 | 15.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 93,384 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 1,767,598 | 8.84% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9,120 | 0.05% |
| Some other race | 1,878,496 | 9.40% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,485,013 | 7.43% |
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New York 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 York has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that New York's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of New York population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 58.76% are white, 15.06% are Black or African American, 0.47% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 8.84% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 9.40% are some other race and 7.43% are multiracial.
New York '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 state.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in New York is White with a population of 11.75 million (58.76% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1.49 million (7.43% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of New York
By ethnicity, 3.9 million (19.48% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 16.1 million (80.52% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in New York, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10.76 million (66.85% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of New York's Non-Hispanic population.
New York 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 | 10,761,815 | 66.85% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,767,223 | 17.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 38,481 | 0.24% |
| Asian alone | 1,752,744 | 10.89% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 5,458 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 159,321 | 0.99% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 613,623 | 3.81% |
Among the Hispanic population in New York, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2.26 million (57.89% of the total Hispanic population).
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New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of New York's Hispanic population.
New York Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 491,492 | 12.62% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,068,303 | 27.42% |
| Cuban | 80,670 | 2.07% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,255,249 | 57.89% |
Things to know
What percentage of New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 19.48% of New York population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in New York, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2.26 million (57.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does New York have?
New York has 3.01 million Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 15.06% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in New York is Black.
What is the largest minority group in New York?
With 80.52% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in New York.
That being said, with a 15.06% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in New York.
What is the majority race in New York?
With a population of 11.75 million (58.76% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in New York.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in New York, with 15.06% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
