Wesley Hills, NY population by race
The table below shows Wesley Hills's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,766 | 94.17% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 0.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 17 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 137 | 2.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 52 | 0.85% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 115 | 1.88% |
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Wesley Hills 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; Wesley Hills has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wesley Hills's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wesley Hills population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.17% are white, 0.59% are Black or African American, 0.28% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.24% are Asian, 0.85% are some other race and 1.88% are multiracial.
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Wesley Hills, NY population by race.
The largest racial group in Wesley Hills is White with a population of 5,766 (94.17% of the total population).
Wesley Hills '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 village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Wesley Hills is White with a population of 5,766 (94.17% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 115 (1.88% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wesley Hills, NY
By ethnicity, 164 (2.68% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 5,959 (97.32% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wesley Hills, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,747 (96.44% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wesley Hills, NY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wesley Hills's Non-Hispanic population.
Wesley Hills 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 | 5,747 | 96.44% |
| Black or African American alone | 36 | 0.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 17 | 0.29% |
| Asian alone | 137 | 2.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 22 | 0.37% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wesley Hills, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 131 (79.88% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Wesley Hills, NY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wesley Hills's Hispanic population.
Wesley Hills Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 33 | 20.12% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 131 | 79.88% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wesley Hills, NY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.68% of Wesley Hills population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wesley Hills, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 131 (79.88% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wesley Hills, NY have?
Wesley Hills, NY has 36 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.59% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wesley Hills is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wesley Hills, NY?
With 97.32% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wesley Hills.
That being said, with a 2.24% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Wesley Hills.
What is the majority race in Wesley Hills, NY?
With a population of 5,766 (94.17% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wesley Hills.
Asians are second largest race in Wesley Hills, with 2.24% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates