Amherst, Maine population by race
The table below shows Amherst town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 288 | 100.00% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Amherst town 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; Amherst town has a population in just one of the race categories.
This confirms that Amherst town's population is non diverse.
The percent distribution of Amherst town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 100% are white.
Amherst town '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Amherst town is White with a population of 288 (100% of the total population).
2. There is no multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races .
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Amherst, Maine
By ethnicity, 5 (1.74% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 283 (98.26% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Amherst town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 283 (100% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Amherst, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Amherst town's Non-Hispanic population.
Amherst town 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 | 283 | 100.00% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Amherst town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Amherst, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Amherst town's Hispanic population.
Amherst town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Amherst, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.74% of Amherst town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Amherst town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Amherst, Maine have?
Amherst, Maine has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Amherst, Maine?
With 98.26% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Amherst town.
With an 100% of the total population being White, there is no racial minority in Amherst town.
What is the majority race in Amherst, Maine?
As the entire population belongs to just one race; with a population share of 100%, Whites have an absolute racial majority in Amherst town.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
