Weehawken Township, New Jersey population by race
The table below shows Weehawken township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,773 | 58.21% |
| Black or African American | 558 | 3.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 2,377 | 14.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,578 | 9.40% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,456 | 14.63% |
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Weehawken township 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; Weehawken township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Weehawken township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Weehawken township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 58.21% are white, 3.32% are Black or African American, 0.29% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 14.16% are Asian, 9.40% are some other race and 14.63% are multiracial.
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Weehawken Township, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Weehawken township is White with a population of 9,773 (58.21% of the total population).
Weehawken township '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 township.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Weehawken township is White with a population of 9,773 (58.21% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,456 (14.63% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Weehawken Township, New Jersey
By ethnicity, 6,067 (36.13% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 10,723 (63.87% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Weehawken township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,302 (68.10% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Weehawken Township, New Jersey Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Weehawken township's Non-Hispanic population.
Weehawken township 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 | 7,302 | 68.10% |
| Black or African American alone | 330 | 3.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 32 | 0.30% |
| Asian alone | 2,295 | 21.40% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 221 | 2.06% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 543 | 5.06% |
Among the Hispanic population in Weehawken township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 3,517 (57.97% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Weehawken Township, New Jersey Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Weehawken township's Hispanic population.
Weehawken township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 404 | 6.66% |
| Puerto Rican | 964 | 15.89% |
| Cuban | 1,182 | 19.48% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,517 | 57.97% |
Things to know
What percentage of Weehawken Township, New Jersey is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 36.13% of Weehawken township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Weehawken township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 3,517 (57.97% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Weehawken Township, New Jersey have?
Weehawken Township, New Jersey has 558 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.32% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Weehawken township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Weehawken Township, New Jersey?
With 63.87% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Weehawken township.
That being said, with a 14.16% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Weehawken township.
What is the majority race in Weehawken Township, New Jersey?
With a population of 9,773 (58.21% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Weehawken township.
Asians are second largest race in Weehawken township, with 14.16% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
