Rockland County, NY population by race
The table below shows Rockland County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225,889 | 66.96% |
| Black or African American | 38,683 | 11.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 835 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 20,566 | 6.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 28,598 | 8.48% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 22,717 | 6.73% |
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Rockland County 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; Rockland County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Rockland County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Rockland County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 66.96% are white, 11.47% are Black or African American, 0.25% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.10% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 8.48% are some other race and 6.73% are multiracial.
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Rockland County, NY population by race.
The largest racial group in Rockland County is White with a population of 225,889 (66.96% of the total population).
Rockland County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Rockland County is White with a population of 225,889 (66.96% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 22,717 (6.73% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rockland County, NY
By ethnicity, 62,908 (18.65% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 274,418 (81.35% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rockland County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 208,670 (76.04% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Rockland County, NY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rockland County's Non-Hispanic population.
Rockland County 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 | 208,670 | 76.04% |
| Black or African American alone | 36,674 | 13.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 175 | 0.06% |
| Asian alone | 20,347 | 7.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 33 | 0.01% |
| Some other race alone | 1,693 | 0.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,826 | 2.49% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rockland County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 42,842 (68.10% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Rockland County, NY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rockland County's Hispanic population.
Rockland County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4,532 | 7.20% |
| Puerto Rican | 14,640 | 23.27% |
| Cuban | 894 | 1.42% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 42,842 | 68.10% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rockland County, NY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 18.65% of Rockland County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rockland County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 42,842 (68.10% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rockland County, NY have?
Rockland County, NY has 38,683 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 11.47% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rockland County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rockland County, NY?
With 81.35% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rockland County.
That being said, with a 11.47% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Rockland County.
What is the majority race in Rockland County, NY?
With a population of 225,889 (66.96% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rockland County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Rockland County, with 11.47% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates