Puerto Rico population by race
The table below shows Puerto Rico's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,425,431 | 43.56% |
| Black or African American | 286,388 | 8.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5,066 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 6,295 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 279 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 786,315 | 24.03% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 762,608 | 23.30% |
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Puerto Rico 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; Puerto Rico has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Puerto Rico's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Puerto Rico population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 43.56% are white, 8.75% are Black or African American, 0.15% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.19% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 24.03% are some other race and 23.30% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Puerto Rico population by race.
The largest racial group in Puerto Rico is White with a population of 1.43 million (43.56% of the total population).
Puerto Rico '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 state.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Puerto Rico is White with a population of 1.43 million (43.56% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 762,608 (23.30% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Puerto Rico
By ethnicity, 3.23 million (98.75% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 41,055 (1.25% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Puerto Rico, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 27,190 (66.23% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Puerto Rico Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Puerto Rico's Non-Hispanic population.
Puerto Rico 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 | 27,190 | 66.23% |
| Black or African American alone | 4,043 | 9.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 112 | 0.27% |
| Asian alone | 2,526 | 6.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 4,260 | 10.38% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,924 | 7.12% |
Among the Hispanic population in Puerto Rico, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 3.12 million (96.68% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Puerto Rico Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Puerto Rico's Hispanic population.
Puerto Rico Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 7,841 | 0.24% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,123,942 | 96.68% |
| Cuban | 11,986 | 0.37% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 87,558 | 2.71% |
Things to know
What percentage of Puerto Rico is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 98.75% of Puerto Rico population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Puerto Rico, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 3.12 million (96.68% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Puerto Rico have?
Puerto Rico has 286,388 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.75% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Puerto Rico is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Puerto Rico?
With 98.75% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Puerto Rico.
That being said, with a 24.03% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Puerto Rico.
What is the majority race in Puerto Rico?
With a population of 1.43 million (43.56% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Puerto Rico.
Some other races are second largest race in Puerto Rico, with 24.03% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
