Park Ridge, NJ population by race
The table below shows Park Ridge's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,752 | 85.21% |
| Black or African American | 133 | 1.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 388 | 4.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 376 | 4.13% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 449 | 4.94% |
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Park Ridge 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; Park Ridge has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Park Ridge's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Park Ridge population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 85.21% are white, 1.46% are Black or African American, 4.26% are Asian, 4.13% are some other race and 4.94% are multiracial.
Park Ridge '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 Park Ridge is White with a population of 7,752 (85.21% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 449 (4.94% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Park Ridge, NJ
By ethnicity, 1,183 (13% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7,915 (87% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Park Ridge, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,288 (92.08% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Park Ridge, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Park Ridge's Non-Hispanic population.
Park Ridge 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 | 7,288 | 92.08% |
| Black or African American alone | 133 | 1.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 388 | 4.90% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 106 | 1.34% |
Among the Hispanic population in Park Ridge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 562 (47.51% of the total Hispanic population).
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Park Ridge, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Park Ridge's Hispanic population.
Park Ridge Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 264 | 22.32% |
| Puerto Rican | 312 | 26.37% |
| Cuban | 45 | 3.80% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 562 | 47.51% |
Things to know
What percentage of Park Ridge, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 13% of Park Ridge population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Park Ridge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 562 (47.51% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Park Ridge, NJ have?
Park Ridge, NJ has 133 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.46% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Park Ridge is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Park Ridge, NJ?
With 87% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Park Ridge.
That being said, with a 4.26% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Park Ridge.
What is the majority race in Park Ridge, NJ?
With a population of 7,752 (85.21% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Park Ridge.
Asians are second largest race in Park Ridge, with 4.26% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
