Alexander County, NC population by race
The table below shows Alexander County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,093 | 87.91% |
| Black or African American | 1,597 | 4.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 376 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 393 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 793 | 2.17% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,253 | 3.43% |
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Alexander 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; Alexander County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Alexander County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Alexander County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.91% are white, 4.37% are Black or African American, 1.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.08% are Asian, 2.17% are some other race and 3.43% are multiracial.
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Alexander County, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Alexander County is White with a population of 32,093 (87.91% of the total population).
Alexander 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 Alexander County is White with a population of 32,093 (87.91% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,253 (3.43% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Alexander County, NC
By ethnicity, 1,872 (5.13% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 34,633 (94.87% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Alexander County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 31,428 (90.75% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Alexander County, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Alexander County's Non-Hispanic population.
Alexander 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 | 31,428 | 90.75% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,597 | 4.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 75 | 0.22% |
| Asian alone | 393 | 1.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 60 | 0.17% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,080 | 3.12% |
Among the Hispanic population in Alexander County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,401 (74.84% of the total Hispanic population).
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Alexander County, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Alexander County's Hispanic population.
Alexander County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,401 | 74.84% |
| Puerto Rican | 99 | 5.29% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 372 | 19.87% |
Things to know
What percentage of Alexander County, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.13% of Alexander County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Alexander County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,401 (74.84% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Alexander County, NC have?
Alexander County, NC has 1,597 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.37% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Alexander County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Alexander County, NC?
With 94.87% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Alexander County.
That being said, with a 4.37% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Alexander County.
What is the majority race in Alexander County, NC?
With a population of 32,093 (87.91% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Alexander County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Alexander County, with 4.37% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
