Port Chester, NY population by race
The table below shows Port Chester's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,627 | 40.36% |
| Black or African American | 2,383 | 7.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 291 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 649 | 2.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 10,605 | 33.89% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,733 | 15.13% |
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Port Chester 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; Port Chester has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Port Chester's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Port Chester population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 40.36% are white, 7.62% are Black or African American, 0.93% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.07% are Asian, 33.89% are some other race and 15.13% are multiracial.
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Port Chester, NY population by race.
The largest racial group in Port Chester is White with a population of 12,627 (40.36% of the total population).
Port Chester '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 village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Port Chester is White with a population of 12,627 (40.36% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,733 (15.13% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Port Chester, NY
By ethnicity, 19,536 (62.44% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,752 (37.56% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Port Chester, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,402 (71.49% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Port Chester, NY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Port Chester's Non-Hispanic population.
Port Chester 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 | 8,402 | 71.49% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,072 | 17.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 649 | 5.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 292 | 2.48% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 337 | 2.87% |
Among the Hispanic population in Port Chester, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 13,350 (68.34% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Port Chester, NY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Port Chester's Hispanic population.
Port Chester Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4,067 | 20.82% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,797 | 9.20% |
| Cuban | 322 | 1.65% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 13,350 | 68.34% |
Things to know
What percentage of Port Chester, NY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 62.44% of Port Chester population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Port Chester, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 13,350 (68.34% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Port Chester, NY have?
Port Chester, NY has 2,383 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.62% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Port Chester is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Port Chester, NY?
With 62.44% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Port Chester.
That being said, with a 33.89% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Port Chester.
What is the majority race in Port Chester, NY?
With a population of 12,627 (40.36% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Port Chester.
Some other races are second largest race in Port Chester, with 33.89% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
