Westmoreland, New York population by race
The table below shows Westmoreland town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,637 | 94.98% |
| Black or African American | 126 | 2.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 65 | 1.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 107 | 1.80% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Westmoreland 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; Westmoreland town has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Westmoreland town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Westmoreland town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.98% are white, 2.12% are Black or African American, 1.10% are Asian and 1.80% are some other race.
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Westmoreland, New York population by race.
The largest racial group in Westmoreland town is White with a population of 5,637 (94.98% of the total population).
Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland town is White with a population of 5,637 (94.98% of the total population).
2. There is no multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races .
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Westmoreland, New York
By ethnicity, 316 (5.32% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 5,619 (94.68% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Westmoreland town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,459 (97.15% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Westmoreland, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Westmoreland town's Non-Hispanic population.
Westmoreland 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 | 5,459 | 97.15% |
| Black or African American alone | 126 | 2.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 34 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Westmoreland town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 203 (64.24% of the total Hispanic population).
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Westmoreland, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Westmoreland town's Hispanic population.
Westmoreland town 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 | 203 | 64.24% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 113 | 35.76% |
Things to know
What percentage of Westmoreland, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.32% of Westmoreland town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Westmoreland town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 203 (64.24% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Westmoreland, New York have?
Westmoreland, New York has 126 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.12% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Westmoreland town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Westmoreland, New York?
With 94.68% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Westmoreland town.
That being said, with a 2.12% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Westmoreland town.
What is the majority race in Westmoreland, New York?
With a population of 5,637 (94.98% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Westmoreland town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Westmoreland town, with 2.12% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
