FIGURE 1
Arecibo Municipio, PR population by race.
The largest racial group in Arecibo Municipio is White with a population of 30,732 (35.24% of the total population).
Arecibo Municipio, PR population by race
The table below shows Arecibo Municipio's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,732 | 35.24% |
| Black or African American | 2,643 | 3.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 74 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 867 | 0.99% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 25,641 | 29.40% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 27,260 | 31.26% |
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Arecibo Municipio 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; Arecibo Municipio has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Arecibo Municipio's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Arecibo Municipio population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 35.24% are white, 3.03% are Black or African American, 0.08% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.99% are Asian, 29.40% are some other race and 31.26% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Arecibo Municipio, PR population by race.
The largest racial group in Arecibo Municipio is White with a population of 30,732 (35.24% of the total population).
Arecibo Municipio 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Arecibo Municipio is White with a population of 30,732 (35.24% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 27,260 (31.26% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Arecibo Municipio, PR
By ethnicity, 86,644 (99.34% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 573 (0.66% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Arecibo Municipio, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 356 (62.13% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Arecibo Municipio, PR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Arecibo Municipio's Non-Hispanic population.
Arecibo Municipio 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 | 356 | 62.13% |
| Black or African American alone | 65 | 11.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 2 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 150 | 26.18% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Arecibo Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 85,855 (99.09% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Arecibo Municipio, PR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Arecibo Municipio's Hispanic population.
Arecibo Municipio Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 47 | 0.05% |
| Puerto Rican | 85,855 | 99.09% |
| Cuban | 149 | 0.17% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 593 | 0.68% |
Things to know
What percentage of Arecibo Municipio, PR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 99.34% of Arecibo Municipio population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Arecibo Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 85,855 (99.09% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Arecibo Municipio, PR have?
Arecibo Municipio, PR has 2,643 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.03% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Arecibo Municipio is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Arecibo Municipio, PR?
With 99.34% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Arecibo Municipio.
That being said, with a 29.40% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Arecibo Municipio.
What is the majority race in Arecibo Municipio, PR?
With a population of 30,732 (35.24% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Arecibo Municipio.
Some other races are second largest race in Arecibo Municipio, with 29.40% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
