Altamont, KS population by race
The table below shows Altamont's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 986 | 89.23% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 97 | 8.78% |
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Altamont 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; Altamont has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Altamont's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Altamont population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.23% are white, 0.36% are Black or African American, 1.63% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 8.78% are multiracial.
Altamont '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Altamont is White with a population of 986 (89.23% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 97 (8.78% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Altamont, KS
By ethnicity, 45 (4.07% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,060 (95.93% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Altamont, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 975 (91.98% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Altamont, KS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Altamont's Non-Hispanic population.
Altamont 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 | 975 | 91.98% |
| Black or African American alone | 4 | 0.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 18 | 1.70% |
| 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) | 63 | 5.94% |
Among the Hispanic population in Altamont, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 45 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Altamont, KS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Altamont's Hispanic population.
Altamont Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 45 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Altamont, KS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.07% of Altamont population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Altamont, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 45 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Altamont, KS have?
Altamont, KS has 4 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.36% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Altamont is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Altamont, KS?
With 95.93% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Altamont.
That being said, with a 1.63% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Altamont.
What is the majority race in Altamont, KS?
With a population of 986 (89.23% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Altamont.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Altamont, with 1.63% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
