Pelham Town, New York population by race
The table below shows Pelham town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,564 | 73.89% |
| Black or African American | 939 | 7.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 894 | 6.91% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 267 | 2.06% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,279 | 9.88% |
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Pelham town 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; Pelham town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Pelham town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Pelham town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 73.89% are white, 7.25% are Black or African American, 6.91% are Asian, 2.06% are some other race and 9.88% are multiracial.
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Pelham Town, New York population by race.
The largest racial group in Pelham town is White with a population of 9,564 (73.89% of the total population).
Pelham town '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Pelham town is White with a population of 9,564 (73.89% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,279 (9.88% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Pelham Town, New York
By ethnicity, 1,468 (11.34% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,475 (88.66% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Pelham town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,977 (78.23% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Pelham Town, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Pelham town's Non-Hispanic population.
Pelham town 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 | 8,977 | 78.23% |
| Black or African American alone | 863 | 7.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 894 | 7.79% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 135 | 1.18% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 606 | 5.28% |
Among the Hispanic population in Pelham town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 728 (49.59% of the total Hispanic population).
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Pelham Town, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Pelham town's Hispanic population.
Pelham town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 159 | 10.83% |
| Puerto Rican | 532 | 36.24% |
| Cuban | 49 | 3.34% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 728 | 49.59% |
Things to know
What percentage of Pelham Town, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 11.34% of Pelham town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Pelham town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 728 (49.59% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Pelham Town, New York have?
Pelham Town, New York has 939 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.25% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Pelham town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Pelham Town, New York?
With 88.66% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Pelham town.
That being said, with a 7.25% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Pelham town.
What is the majority race in Pelham Town, New York?
With a population of 9,564 (73.89% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Pelham town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Pelham town, with 7.25% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
