Sheridan, New York population by race
The table below shows Sheridan town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,429 | 95.18% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.31% |
| Some other race | 14 | 0.55% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 97 | 3.80% |
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Sheridan 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; Sheridan town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Sheridan town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Sheridan town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.18% are white, 0.16% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.31% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.55% are some other race and 3.80% are multiracial.
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Sheridan, New York population by race.
The largest racial group in Sheridan town is White with a population of 2,429 (95.18% of the total population).
Sheridan 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 Sheridan town is White with a population of 2,429 (95.18% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 97 (3.80% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Sheridan, New York
By ethnicity, 125 (4.90% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,427 (95.10% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Sheridan town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,393 (98.60% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Sheridan, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Sheridan town's Non-Hispanic population.
Sheridan 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 | 2,393 | 98.60% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 4 | 0.16% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 30 | 1.24% |
Among the Hispanic population in Sheridan town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 94 (75.20% of the total Hispanic population).
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Sheridan, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Sheridan town's Hispanic population.
Sheridan town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 8 | 6.40% |
| Puerto Rican | 94 | 75.20% |
| Cuban | 19 | 15.20% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 3.20% |
Things to know
What percentage of Sheridan, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.90% of Sheridan town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Sheridan town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 94 (75.20% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Sheridan, New York have?
Sheridan, New York has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Sheridan, New York?
With 95.10% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Sheridan town.
That being said, with a 0.55% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Sheridan town.
What is the majority race in Sheridan, New York?
With a population of 2,429 (95.18% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Sheridan town.
Some other races are second largest race in Sheridan town, with 0.55% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
