Port Jefferson, NY population by race
The table below shows Port Jefferson's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,685 | 83.67% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 0.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 518 | 6.48% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 266 | 3.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 466 | 5.83% |
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Port Jefferson 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 Jefferson has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Port Jefferson's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Port Jefferson population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 83.67% are white, 0.61% are Black or African American, 0.08% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.48% are Asian, 3.33% are some other race and 5.83% are multiracial.
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Port Jefferson, NY population by race.
The largest racial group in Port Jefferson is White with a population of 6,685 (83.67% of the total population).
Port Jefferson '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 village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Port Jefferson is White with a population of 6,685 (83.67% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 466 (5.83% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Port Jefferson, NY
By ethnicity, 824 (10.31% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7,166 (89.69% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Port Jefferson, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 6,392 (89.20% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Port Jefferson, NY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Port Jefferson's Non-Hispanic population.
Port Jefferson 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 | 6,392 | 89.20% |
| Black or African American alone | 49 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6 | 0.08% |
| Asian alone | 518 | 7.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 9 | 0.13% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 192 | 2.68% |
Among the Hispanic population in Port Jefferson, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 506 (61.41% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Port Jefferson, NY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Port Jefferson's Hispanic population.
Port Jefferson Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 120 | 14.56% |
| Puerto Rican | 198 | 24.03% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 506 | 61.41% |
Things to know
What percentage of Port Jefferson, NY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 10.31% of Port Jefferson population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Port Jefferson, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 506 (61.41% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Port Jefferson, NY have?
Port Jefferson, NY has 49 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.61% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Port Jefferson is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Port Jefferson, NY?
With 89.69% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Port Jefferson.
That being said, with a 6.48% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Port Jefferson.
What is the majority race in Port Jefferson, NY?
With a population of 6,685 (83.67% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Port Jefferson.
Asians are second largest race in Port Jefferson, with 6.48% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
