Banner Elk, NC population by race
The table below shows Banner Elk's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 992 | 80.39% |
Black or African American | 112 | 9.08% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.08% |
Asian | 51 | 4.13% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 0 | - |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 78 | 6.32% |
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Banner Elk 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; Banner Elk has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Banner Elk's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Banner Elk population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 80.39% are white, 9.08% are Black or African American, 0.08% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.13% are Asian and 6.32% are multiracial.
Banner Elk '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 Banner Elk is White with a population of 992 (80.39% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 78 (6.32% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Banner Elk, NC
By ethnicity, 67 (5.43% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,167 (94.57% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Banner Elk, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 963 (82.52% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Banner Elk, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Banner Elk's Non-Hispanic population.
Banner Elk Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
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White alone | 963 | 82.52% |
Black or African American alone | 112 | 9.60% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1 | 0.09% |
Asian alone | 51 | 4.37% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 40 | 3.43% |
Among the Hispanic population in Banner Elk, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 58 (86.57% of the total Hispanic population).
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Banner Elk, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Banner Elk's Hispanic population.
Banner Elk Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 9 | 13.43% |
Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 58 | 86.57% |
Things to know
What percentage of Banner Elk, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.43% of Banner Elk population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Banner Elk, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 58 (86.57% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Banner Elk, NC have?
Banner Elk, NC has 112 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 9.08% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Banner Elk is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Banner Elk, NC?
With 94.57% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Banner Elk.
That being said, with a 9.08% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Banner Elk.
What is the majority race in Banner Elk, NC?
With a population of 992 (80.39% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Banner Elk.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Banner Elk, with 9.08% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates