Somerset County, NJ population by race
The table below shows Somerset County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 198,971 | 57.68% |
| Black or African American | 33,100 | 9.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,230 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 65,730 | 19.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 21,402 | 6.20% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 24,521 | 7.11% |
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Somerset 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; Somerset County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Somerset County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Somerset County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 57.68% are white, 9.59% are Black or African American, 0.36% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 19.05% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 6.20% are some other race and 7.11% are multiracial.
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Somerset County, NJ population by race.
The largest racial group in Somerset County is White with a population of 198,971 (57.68% of the total population).
Somerset 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 Somerset County is White with a population of 198,971 (57.68% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 24,521 (7.11% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Somerset County, NJ
By ethnicity, 53,476 (15.50% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 291,502 (84.50% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Somerset County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 181,489 (62.26% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Somerset County, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Somerset County's Non-Hispanic population.
Somerset 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 | 181,489 | 62.26% |
| Black or African American alone | 31,715 | 10.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 270 | 0.09% |
| Asian alone | 65,494 | 22.47% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 16 | 0.01% |
| Some other race alone | 2,325 | 0.80% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 10,193 | 3.50% |
Among the Hispanic population in Somerset County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 36,254 (67.79% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Somerset County, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Somerset County's Hispanic population.
Somerset County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 6,220 | 11.63% |
| Puerto Rican | 8,865 | 16.58% |
| Cuban | 2,137 | 4.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 36,254 | 67.79% |
Things to know
What percentage of Somerset County, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 15.50% of Somerset County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Somerset County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 36,254 (67.79% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Somerset County, NJ have?
Somerset County, NJ has 33,100 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 9.59% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Somerset County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Somerset County, NJ?
With 84.50% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Somerset County.
That being said, with a 19.05% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Somerset County.
What is the majority race in Somerset County, NJ?
With a population of 198,971 (57.68% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Somerset County.
Asians are second largest race in Somerset County, with 19.05% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
