West Seneca, New York population by race
The table below shows West Seneca town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,768 | 94.23% |
| Black or African American | 891 | 1.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 354 | 0.78% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,131 | 2.49% |
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West Seneca 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; West Seneca town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that West Seneca town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of West Seneca town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.23% are white, 1.96% are Black or African American, 0.09% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.41% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.78% are some other race and 2.49% are multiracial.
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West Seneca, New York population by race.
The largest racial group in West Seneca town is White with a population of 42,768 (94.23% of the total population).
West Seneca 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 West Seneca town is White with a population of 42,768 (94.23% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,131 (2.49% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Seneca, New York
By ethnicity, 1,498 (3.30% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 43,889 (96.70% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West Seneca town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 42,032 (95.77% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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West Seneca, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Seneca town's Non-Hispanic population.
West Seneca 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 | 42,032 | 95.77% |
| Black or African American alone | 736 | 1.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 42 | 0.10% |
| Asian alone | 185 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 16 | 0.04% |
| Some other race alone | 9 | 0.02% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 869 | 1.98% |
Among the Hispanic population in West Seneca town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 866 (57.81% of the total Hispanic population).
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West Seneca, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West Seneca town's Hispanic population.
West Seneca town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 177 | 11.82% |
| Puerto Rican | 866 | 57.81% |
| Cuban | 39 | 2.60% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 416 | 27.77% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Seneca, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.30% of West Seneca town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West Seneca town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 866 (57.81% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Seneca, New York have?
West Seneca, New York has 891 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.96% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in West Seneca town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in West Seneca, New York?
With 96.70% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in West Seneca town.
That being said, with a 1.96% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in West Seneca town.
What is the majority race in West Seneca, New York?
With a population of 42,768 (94.23% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West Seneca town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in West Seneca town, with 1.96% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
