New York Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)
Racial distribution and diversity statistics for New York
New York Diversity Indicators (2024)
Total Population
19,852,366
Diversity Score
65.5
Diversity Tier
High
Largest Group
White (Non-Hispanic)
52.8%%
New York Racial & Ethnic Breakdown
New York Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)
Since 2010, the diversity index of New York has increased significantly.
New York Population by Race & Ethnicity
| Race / Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 10,473,790 | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,936,085 | 19.8% |
| Black / African American | 2,661,771 | 13.4% |
| Asian | 1,782,460 | 9.0% |
| Two or More Races | 757,856 | 3.8% |
| Other Race | 198,104 | 1.0% |
| Native American | 35,846 | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 6,454 | 0.0% |
Diversity & Demographics FAQs for New York
The largest racial or ethnic group in New York is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 52.8% of the total population.
Since 2010, the diversity index for New York has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 65.5/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.