Staten Island, New York population by race
The table below shows Staten Island borough'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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Staten Island borough 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; Staten Island borough has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Staten Island borough's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Staten Island borough 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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Staten Island, New York population by race.
The largest racial group in Staten Island borough is White with a population of 326,334 (66.20% of the total population).
Staten Island borough '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 borough.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Staten Island borough 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 Staten Island, New York
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 Staten Island borough, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 285,903 (71.38% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Staten Island, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Staten Island borough's Non-Hispanic population.
Staten Island borough 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 Staten Island borough, 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
Staten Island, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Staten Island borough's Hispanic population.
Staten Island borough 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 Staten Island, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 18.75% of Staten Island borough population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Staten Island borough, 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 Staten Island, New York have?
Staten Island, New York 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 Staten Island borough is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Staten Island, New York?
With 81.25% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Staten Island borough.
That being said, with a 11.47% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Staten Island borough.
What is the majority race in Staten Island, New York?
With a population of 326,334 (66.20% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Staten Island borough.
Asians are second largest race in Staten Island borough, with 11.47% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
