Ramapo, New York population by race
The table below shows Ramapo town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107,088 | 72.08% |
| Black or African American | 19,086 | 12.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 394 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 4,071 | 2.74% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 11,383 | 7.66% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,505 | 4.38% |
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Ramapo 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; Ramapo town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Ramapo town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Ramapo town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 72.08% are white, 12.85% are Black or African American, 0.27% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.74% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.66% are some other race and 4.38% are multiracial.
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Ramapo, New York population by race.
The largest racial group in Ramapo town is White with a population of 107,088 (72.08% of the total population).
Ramapo 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 Ramapo town is White with a population of 107,088 (72.08% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 6,505 (4.38% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ramapo, New York
By ethnicity, 19,941 (13.42% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 128,617 (86.58% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ramapo town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 102,664 (79.82% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Ramapo, New York Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ramapo town's Non-Hispanic population.
Ramapo 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 | 102,664 | 79.82% |
| Black or African American alone | 18,328 | 14.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 72 | 0.06% |
| Asian alone | 3,925 | 3.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 26 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 833 | 0.65% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,769 | 2.15% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ramapo town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 14,167 (71.04% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Ramapo, New York Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ramapo town's Hispanic population.
Ramapo town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,146 | 10.76% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,445 | 17.28% |
| Cuban | 183 | 0.92% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 14,167 | 71.04% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ramapo, New York is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 13.42% of Ramapo town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ramapo town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 14,167 (71.04% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ramapo, New York have?
Ramapo, New York has 19,086 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 12.85% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ramapo town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ramapo, New York?
With 86.58% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ramapo town.
That being said, with a 12.85% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Ramapo town.
What is the majority race in Ramapo, New York?
With a population of 107,088 (72.08% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Ramapo town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Ramapo town, with 12.85% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates