New Britain, CT population by race
The table below shows New Britain's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,141 | 55.44% |
| Black or African American | 9,880 | 13.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 443 | 0.60% |
| Asian | 1,981 | 2.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 10,843 | 14.61% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,900 | 13.34% |
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New Britain 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; New Britain has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that New Britain's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of New Britain population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 55.44% are white, 13.31% are Black or African American, 0.60% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.67% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 14.61% are some other race and 13.34% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
New Britain, CT population by race.
The largest racial group in New Britain is White with a population of 41,141 (55.44% of the total population).
New Britain '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 New Britain is White with a population of 41,141 (55.44% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9,900 (13.34% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of New Britain, CT
By ethnicity, 32,910 (44.35% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 41,302 (55.65% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in New Britain, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 28,118 (68.08% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
New Britain, CT Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of New Britain's Non-Hispanic population.
New Britain 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 | 28,118 | 68.08% |
| Black or African American alone | 8,160 | 19.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 11 | 0.03% |
| Asian alone | 1,938 | 4.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 24 | 0.06% |
| Some other race alone | 248 | 0.60% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,803 | 6.79% |
Among the Hispanic population in New Britain, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 25,104 (76.28% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
New Britain, CT Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of New Britain's Hispanic population.
New Britain Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,494 | 4.54% |
| Puerto Rican | 25,104 | 76.28% |
| Cuban | 34 | 0.10% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6,278 | 19.08% |
Things to know
What percentage of New Britain, CT is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 44.35% of New Britain population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in New Britain, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 25,104 (76.28% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does New Britain, CT have?
New Britain, CT has 9,880 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 13.31% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in New Britain is Black.
What is the largest minority group in New Britain, CT?
With 55.65% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in New Britain.
That being said, with a 14.61% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in New Britain.
What is the majority race in New Britain, CT?
With a population of 41,141 (55.44% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in New Britain.
Some other races are second largest race in New Britain, with 14.61% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates