Amity, Maine population by race
The table below shows Amity town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 94.37% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 1 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 4.23% |
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Amity 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; Amity town has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Amity town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Amity town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.37% are white, 1.06% are Black or African American, 0.35% are Asian and 4.23% are multiracial.
Amity 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 Amity town is White with a population of 268 (94.37% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12 (4.23% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Amity, Maine
By ethnicity, 14 (4.93% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 270 (95.07% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Amity town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 254 (94.07% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Amity, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Amity town's Non-Hispanic population.
Amity 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 | 254 | 94.07% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 1.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 4.44% |
Among the Hispanic population in Amity town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 10 (71.43% of the total Hispanic population).
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Amity, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Amity town's Hispanic population.
Amity 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 | 10 | 71.43% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 28.57% |
Things to know
What percentage of Amity, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.93% of Amity town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Amity town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 10 (71.43% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Amity, Maine have?
Amity, Maine has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.06% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Amity town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Amity, Maine?
With 95.07% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Amity town.
That being said, with a 1.06% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Amity town.
What is the majority race in Amity, Maine?
With a population of 268 (94.37% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Amity town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Amity town, with 1.06% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
