Pompton Lakes, NJ population by race
The table below shows Pompton Lakes's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,234 | 83.55% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 0.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 653 | 5.91% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 227 | 2.05% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 879 | 7.95% |
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Pompton Lakes 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; Pompton Lakes has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Pompton Lakes's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Pompton Lakes population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 83.55% are white, 0.53% are Black or African American, 5.91% are Asian, 2.05% are some other race and 7.95% are multiracial.
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Pompton Lakes, NJ population by race.
The largest racial group in Pompton Lakes is White with a population of 9,234 (83.55% of the total population).
Pompton Lakes '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 Pompton Lakes is White with a population of 9,234 (83.55% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 879 (7.95% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Pompton Lakes, NJ
By ethnicity, 1,859 (16.82% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,193 (83.18% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Pompton Lakes, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,256 (89.81% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Pompton Lakes, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Pompton Lakes's Non-Hispanic population.
Pompton Lakes 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 | 8,256 | 89.81% |
| Black or African American alone | 59 | 0.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 653 | 7.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 225 | 2.45% |
Among the Hispanic population in Pompton Lakes, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 891 (47.93% of the total Hispanic population).
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Pompton Lakes, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Pompton Lakes's Hispanic population.
Pompton Lakes Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 349 | 18.77% |
| Puerto Rican | 564 | 30.34% |
| Cuban | 55 | 2.96% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 891 | 47.93% |
Things to know
What percentage of Pompton Lakes, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 16.82% of Pompton Lakes population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Pompton Lakes, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 891 (47.93% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Pompton Lakes, NJ have?
Pompton Lakes, NJ has 59 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.53% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Pompton Lakes is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Pompton Lakes, NJ?
With 83.18% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Pompton Lakes.
That being said, with a 5.91% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Pompton Lakes.
What is the majority race in Pompton Lakes, NJ?
With a population of 9,234 (83.55% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Pompton Lakes.
Asians are second largest race in Pompton Lakes, with 5.91% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
