Wildwood Crest, NJ population by race
The table below shows Wildwood Crest's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,010 | 96.97% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 1.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 46 | 1.48% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Wildwood Crest 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; Wildwood Crest has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Wildwood Crest's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Wildwood Crest population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.97% are white, 1.55% are Black or African American and 1.48% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Wildwood Crest, NJ population by race.
The largest racial group in Wildwood Crest is White with a population of 3,010 (96.97% of the total population).
Wildwood Crest '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 borough.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Wildwood Crest is White with a population of 3,010 (96.97% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 46 (1.48% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wildwood Crest, NJ
By ethnicity, 19 (0.61% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,085 (99.39% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wildwood Crest, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,991 (96.95% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Wildwood Crest, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wildwood Crest's Non-Hispanic population.
Wildwood Crest 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 | 2,991 | 96.95% |
| Black or African American alone | 48 | 1.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 46 | 1.49% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wildwood Crest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 19 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Wildwood Crest, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wildwood Crest's Hispanic population.
Wildwood Crest 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 | 19 | 100.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wildwood Crest, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.61% of Wildwood Crest population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wildwood Crest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 19 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wildwood Crest, NJ have?
Wildwood Crest, NJ has 48 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.55% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wildwood Crest is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wildwood Crest, NJ?
With 99.39% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wildwood Crest.
That being said, with a 1.55% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Wildwood Crest.
What is the majority race in Wildwood Crest, NJ?
With a population of 3,010 (96.97% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wildwood Crest.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Wildwood Crest, with 1.55% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
