West Cape May, NJ population by race
The table below shows West Cape May's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 809 | 87.27% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 3.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 75 | 8.09% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 1.29% |
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West Cape May 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; West Cape May has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that West Cape May's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of West Cape May population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.27% are white, 3.34% are Black or African American, 8.09% are some other race and 1.29% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
West Cape May, NJ population by race.
The largest racial group in West Cape May is White with a population of 809 (87.27% of the total population).
West Cape May '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 West Cape May is White with a population of 809 (87.27% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12 (1.29% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Cape May, NJ
By ethnicity, 88 (9.49% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 839 (90.51% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West Cape May, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 806 (96.07% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
West Cape May, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Cape May's Non-Hispanic population.
West Cape May 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 | 806 | 96.07% |
| Black or African American alone | 31 | 3.69% |
| 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) | 2 | 0.24% |
Among the Hispanic population in West Cape May, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 75 (85.23% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
West Cape May, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West Cape May's Hispanic population.
West Cape May Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 75 | 85.23% |
| Puerto Rican | 10 | 11.36% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 3.41% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Cape May, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 9.49% of West Cape May population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West Cape May, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 75 (85.23% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Cape May, NJ have?
West Cape May, NJ has 31 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.34% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in West Cape May is Black.
What is the largest minority group in West Cape May, NJ?
With 90.51% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in West Cape May.
That being said, with a 8.09% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in West Cape May.
What is the majority race in West Cape May, NJ?
With a population of 809 (87.27% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West Cape May.
Some other races are second largest race in West Cape May, with 8.09% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates