Ashland, MS population by race
The table below shows Ashland's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 82.81% |
| Black or African American | 88 | 13.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 26 | 3.92% |
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Ashland 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; Ashland has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Ashland's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Ashland population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.81% are white, 13.27% are Black or African American and 3.92% are multiracial.
Ashland '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 Ashland is White with a population of 549 (82.81% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 26 (3.92% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ashland, MS
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 663 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Ashland is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 549 (82.81% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Ashland, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ashland's Non-Hispanic population.
Ashland 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 | 549 | 82.81% |
| Black or African American alone | 88 | 13.27% |
| 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) | 26 | 3.92% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Ashland's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Ashland, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Ashland population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Ashland's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Ashland, MS have?
Ashland, MS has 88 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 13.27% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ashland is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ashland, MS?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Ashland is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 13.27% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Ashland.
What is the majority race in Ashland, MS?
With a population of 549 (82.81% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Ashland.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Ashland, with 13.27% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
