Perth Amboy, NJ population by race
The table below shows Perth Amboy's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,015 | 45.30% |
| Black or African American | 4,256 | 7.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,091 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 807 | 1.46% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 16,690 | 30.22% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7,346 | 13.30% |
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Perth Amboy 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; Perth Amboy has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Perth Amboy's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Perth Amboy population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 45.30% are white, 7.71% are Black or African American, 1.98% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.46% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 30.22% are some other race and 13.30% are multiracial.
Perth Amboy '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 Perth Amboy is White with a population of 25,015 (45.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7,346 (13.30% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Perth Amboy, NJ
By ethnicity, 43,513 (78.79% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,713 (21.21% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Perth Amboy, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,669 (65.47% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Perth Amboy, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Perth Amboy's Non-Hispanic population.
Perth Amboy 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 | 7,669 | 65.47% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,950 | 25.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 590 | 5.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 130 | 1.11% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 374 | 3.19% |
Among the Hispanic population in Perth Amboy, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 29,349 (67.45% of the total Hispanic population).
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Perth Amboy, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Perth Amboy's Hispanic population.
Perth Amboy Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,950 | 9.08% |
| Puerto Rican | 9,253 | 21.26% |
| Cuban | 961 | 2.21% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 29,349 | 67.45% |
Things to know
What percentage of Perth Amboy, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 78.79% of Perth Amboy population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Perth Amboy, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 29,349 (67.45% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Perth Amboy, NJ have?
Perth Amboy, NJ has 4,256 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.71% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Perth Amboy is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Perth Amboy, NJ?
With 78.79% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Perth Amboy.
That being said, with a 30.22% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Perth Amboy.
What is the majority race in Perth Amboy, NJ?
With a population of 25,015 (45.30% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Perth Amboy.
Some other races are second largest race in Perth Amboy, with 30.22% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
