Allen County, OH population by race
The table below shows Allen County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83,081 | 81.38% |
| Black or African American | 10,963 | 10.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 181 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 850 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 1,330 | 1.30% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,667 | 5.55% |
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Allen 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; Allen County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Allen County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Allen County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 81.38% are white, 10.74% are Black or African American, 0.18% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.83% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.30% are some other race and 5.55% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Allen County, OH population by race.
The largest racial group in Allen County is White with a population of 83,081 (81.38% of the total population).
Allen 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 Allen County is White with a population of 83,081 (81.38% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,667 (5.55% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Allen County, OH
By ethnicity, 3,548 (3.48% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 98,539 (96.52% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Allen County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 81,514 (82.72% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Allen County, OH Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Allen County's Non-Hispanic population.
Allen 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 | 81,514 | 82.72% |
| Black or African American alone | 10,914 | 11.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 99 | 0.10% |
| Asian alone | 843 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 15 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 268 | 0.27% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,886 | 4.96% |
Among the Hispanic population in Allen County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,259 (63.67% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Allen County, OH Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Allen County's Hispanic population.
Allen County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,259 | 63.67% |
| Puerto Rican | 492 | 13.87% |
| Cuban | 60 | 1.69% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 737 | 20.77% |
Things to know
What percentage of Allen County, OH is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.48% of Allen County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Allen County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,259 (63.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Allen County, OH have?
Allen County, OH has 10,963 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 10.74% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Allen County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Allen County, OH?
With 96.52% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Allen County.
That being said, with a 10.74% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Allen County.
What is the majority race in Allen County, OH?
With a population of 83,081 (81.38% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Allen County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Allen County, with 10.74% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
