FIGURE 1
Amite City, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Amite City is Black or African American with a population of 2,399 (59.48% of the total population).
Amite City, LA population by race
The table below shows Amite City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,346 | 33.37% |
| Black or African American | 2,399 | 59.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 52 | 1.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 229 | 5.68% |
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Amite City 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; Amite City has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Amite City's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Amite City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 33.37% are white, 59.48% are Black or African American, 0.17% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.29% are Asian and 5.68% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Amite City, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Amite City is Black or African American with a population of 2,399 (59.48% of the total population).
Amite City '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 Black or African American population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Amite City is Black or African American with a population of 2,399 (59.48% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 229 (5.68% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Amite City, LA
By ethnicity, 141 (3.50% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,892 (96.50% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Amite City, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 2,399 (61.64% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Amite City, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Amite City's Non-Hispanic population.
Amite City 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 | 1,346 | 34.58% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,399 | 61.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 7 | 0.18% |
| Asian alone | 52 | 1.34% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 88 | 2.26% |
Among the Hispanic population in Amite City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 141 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Amite City, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Amite City's Hispanic population.
Amite City 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 | 141 | 100.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Amite City, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.50% of Amite City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Amite City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 141 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Amite City, LA have?
Amite City, LA has 2,399 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 59.48% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Amite City is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Amite City, LA?
With 96.50% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Amite City.
That being said, with a 33.37% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Amite City.
What is the majority race in Amite City, LA?
With a population of 2,399 (59.48% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Amite City.
Whites are second largest race in Amite City, with 33.37% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
