White Plains, NY population by race
The table below shows White Plains's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,392 | 52.83% |
| Black or African American | 7,642 | 12.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 122 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 4,563 | 7.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.05% |
| Some other race | 10,499 | 17.67% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,173 | 8.71% |
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White Plains 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; White Plains has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that White Plains's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of White Plains population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 52.83% are white, 12.86% are Black or African American, 0.21% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.68% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 17.67% are some other race and 8.71% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
White Plains, NY population by race.
The largest racial group in White Plains is White with a population of 31,392 (52.83% of the total population).
White Plains '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in White Plains is White with a population of 31,392 (52.83% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,173 (8.71% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of White Plains, NY
By ethnicity, 18,589 (31.28% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 40,832 (68.72% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in White Plains, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 27,042 (66.23% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
White Plains, NY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of White Plains's Non-Hispanic population.
White Plains 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 | 27,042 | 66.23% |
| Black or African American alone | 7,187 | 17.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 4,444 | 10.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 792 | 1.94% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,367 | 3.35% |
Among the Hispanic population in White Plains, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 11,653 (62.69% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
White Plains, NY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of White Plains's Hispanic population.
White Plains Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4,332 | 23.30% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,331 | 12.54% |
| Cuban | 273 | 1.47% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 11,653 | 62.69% |
Things to know
What percentage of White Plains, NY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 31.28% of White Plains population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in White Plains, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 11,653 (62.69% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does White Plains, NY have?
White Plains, NY has 7,642 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 12.86% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in White Plains is Black.
What is the largest minority group in White Plains, NY?
With 68.72% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in White Plains.
That being said, with a 17.67% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in White Plains.
What is the majority race in White Plains, NY?
With a population of 31,392 (52.83% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in White Plains.
Some other races are second largest race in White Plains, with 17.67% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
