Wappinger, New York population by race
The table below shows Wappinger town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,253 | 71.83% |
| Black or African American | 2,317 | 8.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 61 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 1,175 | 4.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,254 | 7.99% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,134 | 7.57% |
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Wappinger 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; Wappinger town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wappinger town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wappinger town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 71.83% are white, 8.22% are Black or African American, 0.22% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.17% are Asian, 7.99% are some other race and 7.57% are multiracial.
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Wappinger, New York population by race.
The largest racial group in Wappinger town is White with a population of 20,253 (71.83% of the total population).
Wappinger 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 Wappinger town is White with a population of 20,253 (71.83% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,134 (7.57% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wappinger, New York
By ethnicity, 5,265 (18.67% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 22,929 (81.33% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wappinger town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 18,450 (80.47% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wappinger, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wappinger town's Non-Hispanic population.
Wappinger 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 | 18,450 | 80.47% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,117 | 9.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 21 | 0.09% |
| Asian alone | 1,175 | 5.12% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 486 | 2.12% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 680 | 2.97% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wappinger town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,482 (47.14% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Wappinger, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wappinger town's Hispanic population.
Wappinger town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 669 | 12.71% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,050 | 38.94% |
| Cuban | 64 | 1.22% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,482 | 47.14% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wappinger, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 18.67% of Wappinger town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wappinger town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,482 (47.14% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wappinger, New York have?
Wappinger, New York has 2,317 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.22% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wappinger town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wappinger, New York?
With 81.33% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wappinger town.
That being said, with a 8.22% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Wappinger town.
What is the majority race in Wappinger, New York?
With a population of 20,253 (71.83% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wappinger town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Wappinger town, with 8.22% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
