Wayland, NY population by race
The table below shows Wayland's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,642 | 96.82% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 13 | 0.77% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 33 | 1.95% |
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Wayland 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; Wayland has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Wayland's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Wayland population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.82% are white, 0.47% are Black or African American, 0.77% are some other race and 1.95% are multiracial.
Wayland '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 village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Wayland is White with a population of 1,642 (96.82% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 33 (1.95% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wayland, NY
By ethnicity, 23 (1.36% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,673 (98.64% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wayland, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,642 (98.15% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wayland, NY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wayland's Non-Hispanic population.
Wayland 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 | 1,642 | 98.15% |
| Black or African American alone | 8 | 0.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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) | 23 | 1.37% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wayland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 17 (73.91% of the total Hispanic population).
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Wayland, NY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wayland's Hispanic population.
Wayland Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 17 | 73.91% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 26.09% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wayland, NY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.36% of Wayland population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wayland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 17 (73.91% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wayland, NY have?
Wayland, NY has 8 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.47% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wayland is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wayland, NY?
With 98.64% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wayland.
That being said, with a 0.77% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Wayland.
What is the majority race in Wayland, NY?
With a population of 1,642 (96.82% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wayland.
Some other races are second largest race in Wayland, with 0.77% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
