Riverhead, New York population by race
The table below shows Riverhead town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,927 | 78.10% |
| Black or African American | 2,634 | 7.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 863 | 2.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,567 | 7.18% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,753 | 4.90% |
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Riverhead town 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; Riverhead town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Riverhead town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Riverhead town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.10% are white, 7.37% are Black or African American, 0.04% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.41% are Asian, 7.18% are some other race and 4.90% are multiracial.
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Riverhead, New York population by race.
The largest racial group in Riverhead town is White with a population of 27,927 (78.10% of the total population).
Riverhead town '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Riverhead town is White with a population of 27,927 (78.10% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,753 (4.90% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Riverhead, New York
By ethnicity, 5,684 (15.90% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 30,075 (84.10% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Riverhead town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 25,712 (85.49% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Riverhead, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Riverhead town's Non-Hispanic population.
Riverhead town 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 | 25,712 | 85.49% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,576 | 8.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 15 | 0.05% |
| Asian alone | 841 | 2.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 135 | 0.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 796 | 2.65% |
Among the Hispanic population in Riverhead town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 4,521 (79.54% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Riverhead, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Riverhead town's Hispanic population.
Riverhead town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 746 | 13.12% |
| Puerto Rican | 332 | 5.84% |
| Cuban | 85 | 1.50% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,521 | 79.54% |
Things to know
What percentage of Riverhead, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 15.90% of Riverhead town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Riverhead town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 4,521 (79.54% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Riverhead, New York have?
Riverhead, New York has 2,634 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.37% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Riverhead town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Riverhead, New York?
With 84.10% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Riverhead town.
That being said, with a 7.37% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Riverhead town.
What is the majority race in Riverhead, New York?
With a population of 27,927 (78.10% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Riverhead town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Riverhead town, with 7.37% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
