Wallkill, New York population by race
The table below shows Wallkill town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,101 | 52.71% |
| Black or African American | 6,135 | 20.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 223 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 1,489 | 4.87% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 2,577 | 8.44% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,011 | 13.13% |
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Wallkill 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; Wallkill town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wallkill town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wallkill town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 52.71% are white, 20.08% are Black or African American, 0.73% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.87% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 8.44% are some other race and 13.13% are multiracial.
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Wallkill, New York population by race.
The largest racial group in Wallkill town is White with a population of 16,101 (52.71% of the total population).
Wallkill 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 Wallkill town is White with a population of 16,101 (52.71% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,011 (13.13% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wallkill, New York
By ethnicity, 7,688 (25.17% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 22,859 (74.83% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wallkill town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 13,995 (61.22% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wallkill, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wallkill town's Non-Hispanic population.
Wallkill 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 | 13,995 | 61.22% |
| Black or African American alone | 5,840 | 25.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 100 | 0.44% |
| Asian alone | 1,469 | 6.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 11 | 0.05% |
| Some other race alone | 203 | 0.89% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,241 | 5.43% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wallkill town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 3,479 (45.25% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Wallkill, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wallkill town's Hispanic population.
Wallkill town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,204 | 15.66% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,479 | 45.25% |
| Cuban | 721 | 9.38% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,284 | 29.71% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wallkill, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 25.17% of Wallkill town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wallkill town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 3,479 (45.25% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wallkill, New York have?
Wallkill, New York has 6,135 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 20.08% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wallkill town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wallkill, New York?
With 74.83% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wallkill town.
That being said, with a 20.08% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Wallkill town.
What is the majority race in Wallkill, New York?
With a population of 16,101 (52.71% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wallkill town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Wallkill town, with 20.08% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates