Palisades Park, NJ population by race
The table below shows Palisades Park's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,836 | 23.90% |
| Black or African American | 447 | 2.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 12,676 | 62.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | - |
| Some other race | 1,335 | 6.60% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 923 | 4.56% |
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Palisades Park 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; Palisades Park has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Palisades Park's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Palisades Park population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 23.90% are white, 2.21% are Black or African American, 0.06% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 62.66% are Asian, 6.60% are some other race and 4.56% are multiracial.
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Palisades Park, NJ population by race.
The largest racial group in Palisades Park is Asian with a population of 12,676 (62.66% of the total population).
Palisades Park '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 Asian population in the borough.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Palisades Park is Asian with a population of 12,676 (62.66% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 923 (4.56% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Palisades Park, NJ
By ethnicity, 3,774 (18.65% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 16,457 (81.35% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Palisades Park, the largest racial group is Asian alone with a population of 12,562 (76.33% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Palisades Park, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Palisades Park's Non-Hispanic population.
Palisades Park 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 | 3,311 | 20.12% |
| Black or African American alone | 386 | 2.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 13 | 0.08% |
| Asian alone | 12,562 | 76.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1 | 0.01% |
| Some other race alone | 107 | 0.65% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 77 | 0.47% |
Among the Hispanic population in Palisades Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,983 (79.04% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Palisades Park, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Palisades Park's Hispanic population.
Palisades Park Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 14 | 0.37% |
| Puerto Rican | 669 | 17.73% |
| Cuban | 108 | 2.86% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,983 | 79.04% |
Things to know
What percentage of Palisades Park, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 18.65% of Palisades Park population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Palisades Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,983 (79.04% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Palisades Park, NJ have?
Palisades Park, NJ has 447 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.21% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Palisades Park is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Palisades Park, NJ?
With 81.35% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Palisades Park.
That being said, with a 23.90% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Palisades Park.
What is the majority race in Palisades Park, NJ?
With a population of 12,676 (62.66% of the total population), Asians are the largest racial majority in Palisades Park.
Whites are second largest race in Palisades Park, with 23.90% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
