West New York, NJ population by race
The table below shows West New York's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,392 | 42.70% |
| Black or African American | 1,460 | 2.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 753 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 3,435 | 6.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 13,332 | 25.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11,066 | 21.10% |
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West New York 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; West New York has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that West New York's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of West New York population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 42.70% are white, 2.78% are Black or African American, 1.44% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.55% are Asian, 25.42% are some other race and 21.10% are multiracial.
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West New York, NJ population by race.
The largest racial group in West New York is White with a population of 22,392 (42.70% of the total population).
West New York 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in West New York is White with a population of 22,392 (42.70% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 11,066 (21.10% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West New York, NJ
By ethnicity, 40,475 (77.19% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,963 (22.81% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West New York, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,476 (62.49% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
West New York, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West New York's Non-Hispanic population.
West New York 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 | 7,476 | 62.49% |
| Black or African American alone | 734 | 6.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 3,331 | 27.84% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 90 | 0.75% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 332 | 2.78% |
Among the Hispanic population in West New York, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 27,174 (67.14% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
West New York, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West New York's Hispanic population.
West New York Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4,252 | 10.51% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,064 | 5.10% |
| Cuban | 6,985 | 17.26% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 27,174 | 67.14% |
Things to know
What percentage of West New York, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 77.19% of West New York population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West New York, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 27,174 (67.14% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West New York, NJ have?
West New York, NJ has 1,460 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.78% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in West New York is Black.
What is the largest minority group in West New York, NJ?
With 77.19% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in West New York.
That being said, with a 25.42% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in West New York.
What is the majority race in West New York, NJ?
With a population of 22,392 (42.70% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West New York.
Some other races are second largest race in West New York, with 25.42% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
