Richmond County, NY population by race
The table below shows Richmond County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 326,334 | 66.20% |
| Black or African American | 48,670 | 9.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,787 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 56,516 | 11.47% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 183 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 23,636 | 4.80% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 35,799 | 7.26% |
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Richmond 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; Richmond County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Richmond County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Richmond County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 66.20% are white, 9.87% are Black or African American, 0.36% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 11.47% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.80% are some other race and 7.26% are multiracial.
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Richmond County, NY population by race.
The largest racial group in Richmond County is White with a population of 326,334 (66.20% of the total population).
Richmond 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 Richmond County is White with a population of 326,334 (66.20% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 35,799 (7.26% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Richmond County, NY
By ethnicity, 92,411 (18.75% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 400,514 (81.25% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Richmond County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 285,903 (71.38% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Richmond County, NY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Richmond County's Non-Hispanic population.
Richmond 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 | 285,903 | 71.38% |
| Black or African American alone | 44,626 | 11.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 692 | 0.17% |
| Asian alone | 56,162 | 14.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 14 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 1,960 | 0.49% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11,157 | 2.79% |
Among the Hispanic population in Richmond County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 44,005 (47.62% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Richmond County, NY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Richmond County's Hispanic population.
Richmond County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 14,542 | 15.74% |
| Puerto Rican | 44,005 | 47.62% |
| Cuban | 2,317 | 2.51% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 31,547 | 34.14% |
Things to know
What percentage of Richmond County, NY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 18.75% of Richmond County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Richmond County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 44,005 (47.62% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Richmond County, NY have?
Richmond County, NY has 48,670 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 9.87% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Richmond County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Richmond County, NY?
With 81.25% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Richmond County.
That being said, with a 11.47% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Richmond County.
What is the majority race in Richmond County, NY?
With a population of 326,334 (66.20% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Richmond County.
Asians are second largest race in Richmond County, with 11.47% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
