Newcastle, WA population by race
The table below shows Newcastle's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,015 | 46.52% |
| Black or African American | 292 | 2.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 4,781 | 36.97% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 463 | 3.58% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,380 | 10.67% |
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Newcastle 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; Newcastle has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Newcastle's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Newcastle population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 46.52% are white, 2.26% are Black or African American, 36.97% are Asian, 3.58% are some other race and 10.67% are multiracial.
Newcastle 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Newcastle is White with a population of 6,015 (46.52% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,380 (10.67% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Newcastle, WA
By ethnicity, 800 (6.19% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 12,131 (93.81% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Newcastle, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,591 (46.09% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Newcastle, WA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Newcastle's Non-Hispanic population.
Newcastle 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 | 5,591 | 46.09% |
| Black or African American alone | 292 | 2.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 4,754 | 39.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 379 | 3.12% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,115 | 9.19% |
Among the Hispanic population in Newcastle, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 475 (59.38% of the total Hispanic population).
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Newcastle, WA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Newcastle's Hispanic population.
Newcastle Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 475 | 59.38% |
| Puerto Rican | 57 | 7.13% |
| Cuban | 8 | 1.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 260 | 32.50% |
Things to know
What percentage of Newcastle, WA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.19% of Newcastle population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Newcastle, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 475 (59.38% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Newcastle, WA have?
Newcastle, WA has 292 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.26% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Newcastle is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Newcastle, WA?
With 93.81% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Newcastle.
That being said, with a 36.97% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Newcastle.
What is the majority race in Newcastle, WA?
With a population of 6,015 (46.52% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Newcastle.
Asians are second largest race in Newcastle, with 36.97% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
