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Wow, it’s incredible to see that the percent of Long Island’s population that is black has increased so much over the years! According to recent statistics, nearly 10% of Long Islanders are African American. That’s a huge jump from just a few decades ago. It’s amazing how far we’ve come in terms of racial diversity and inclusion. Yay for progress!
What Percent Of Long Island Is Black? [Solved]
Wow, Long Island is really popular! With 8 million people living there, it’s no wonder it’s so crowded. It looks like the majority of folks are white (54.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.5%), Black (20.4%), Asian (12.3%) and other races (8.8%). Plus, there’s a small number of Native Americans and Pacific Islanders too!
Population: According to the 2019 American Community Survey, 8.3% of Long Island’s population is Black or African American.
Education: In 2018, approximately 11% of Long Island’s college-aged population was Black or African American.
Employment: In 2019, the unemployment rate for Blacks on Long Island was 6%, compared to 3% for Whites and 4% for Asians and Hispanics/Latinos combined.
Income: The median household income for Blacks on Long Island in 2018 was $63,000, compared to $106,000 for Whites and $90,000 for Asians and Hispanics/Latinos combined.
Homeownership: In 2018, only 28% of Black households on Long Island owned their own homes compared to 63% of White households and 56% of Asian and Hispanic/Latino households combined
Well, around 11% of Long Island’s population is black. That’s a pretty sizable chunk! It’s definitely not insignificant. And it looks like that number has been steadily increasing over the years, too. Pretty cool!
