Paterson, NJ population by race
The table below shows Paterson's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,619 | 18.13% |
| Black or African American | 38,481 | 24.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 399 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 7,369 | 4.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 56,927 | 36.06% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 26,021 | 16.48% |
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Paterson 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; Paterson has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Paterson's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Paterson population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 18.13% are white, 24.38% are Black or African American, 0.25% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.67% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 36.06% are some other race and 16.48% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Paterson, NJ population by race.
The largest racial group in Paterson is Some other race with a population of 56,927 (36.06% of the total population).
Paterson '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 Paterson is Some other race with a population of 56,927 (36.06% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 26,021 (16.48% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Paterson, NJ
By ethnicity, 99,537 (63.05% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 58,327 (36.95% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Paterson, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 37,119 (63.64% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Paterson, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Paterson's Non-Hispanic population.
Paterson 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 | 12,168 | 20.86% |
| Black or African American alone | 37,119 | 63.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 7,286 | 12.49% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 10 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 690 | 1.18% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,054 | 1.81% |
Among the Hispanic population in Paterson, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 76,094 (76.45% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Paterson, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Paterson's Hispanic population.
Paterson Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 7,950 | 7.99% |
| Puerto Rican | 15,038 | 15.11% |
| Cuban | 455 | 0.46% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 76,094 | 76.45% |
Things to know
What percentage of Paterson, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 63.05% of Paterson population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Paterson, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 76,094 (76.45% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Paterson, NJ have?
Paterson, NJ has 38,481 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 24.38% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Paterson is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Paterson, NJ?
With 63.05% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Paterson.
That being said, with a 24.38% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Paterson.
What is the majority race in Paterson, NJ?
With a population of 56,927 (36.06% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in Paterson.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Paterson, with 24.38% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
