Rensselaer County, NY population by race
The table below shows Rensselaer County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133,037 | 82.66% |
| Black or African American | 10,759 | 6.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 219 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 4,998 | 3.11% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | - |
| Some other race | 2,616 | 1.63% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,312 | 5.79% |
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Rensselaer County 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; Rensselaer County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Rensselaer County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Rensselaer County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.66% are white, 6.68% are Black or African American, 0.14% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.11% are Asian, 1.63% are some other race and 5.79% are multiracial.
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Rensselaer County, NY population by race.
The largest racial group in Rensselaer County is White with a population of 133,037 (82.66% of the total population).
Rensselaer County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Rensselaer County is White with a population of 133,037 (82.66% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9,312 (5.79% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rensselaer County, NY
By ethnicity, 8,761 (5.44% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 152,182 (94.56% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rensselaer County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 129,907 (85.36% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Rensselaer County, NY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rensselaer County's Non-Hispanic population.
Rensselaer County 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 | 129,907 | 85.36% |
| Black or African American alone | 10,080 | 6.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 49 | 0.03% |
| Asian alone | 4,990 | 3.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 2 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 489 | 0.32% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,665 | 4.38% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rensselaer County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 4,881 (55.71% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Rensselaer County, NY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rensselaer County's Hispanic population.
Rensselaer County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 864 | 9.86% |
| Puerto Rican | 4,881 | 55.71% |
| Cuban | 372 | 4.25% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,644 | 30.18% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rensselaer County, NY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.44% of Rensselaer County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rensselaer County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 4,881 (55.71% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rensselaer County, NY have?
Rensselaer County, NY has 10,759 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.68% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rensselaer County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rensselaer County, NY?
With 94.56% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rensselaer County.
That being said, with a 6.68% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Rensselaer County.
What is the majority race in Rensselaer County, NY?
With a population of 133,037 (82.66% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rensselaer County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Rensselaer County, with 6.68% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
