Batesburg-Leesville, SC population by race
The table below shows Batesburg-Leesville's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,374 | 48.11% |
| Black or African American | 1,927 | 39.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 0.20% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 337 | 6.83% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 287 | 5.82% |
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Batesburg-Leesville 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; Batesburg-Leesville has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Batesburg-Leesville's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Batesburg-Leesville population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 48.11% are white, 39.05% are Black or African American, 0.20% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.83% are some other race and 5.82% are multiracial.
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Batesburg-Leesville, SC population by race.
The largest racial group in Batesburg-Leesville is White with a population of 2,374 (48.11% of the total population).
Batesburg-Leesville '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Batesburg-Leesville is White with a population of 2,374 (48.11% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 287 (5.82% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Batesburg-Leesville, SC
By ethnicity, 447 (9.06% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,488 (90.94% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Batesburg-Leesville, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,349 (52.34% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Batesburg-Leesville, SC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Batesburg-Leesville's Non-Hispanic population.
Batesburg-Leesville 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 | 2,349 | 52.34% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,927 | 42.94% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 10 | 0.22% |
| 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) | 202 | 4.50% |
Among the Hispanic population in Batesburg-Leesville, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 280 (62.64% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Batesburg-Leesville, SC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Batesburg-Leesville's Hispanic population.
Batesburg-Leesville Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 280 | 62.64% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 167 | 37.36% |
Things to know
What percentage of Batesburg-Leesville, SC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 9.06% of Batesburg-Leesville population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Batesburg-Leesville, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 280 (62.64% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Batesburg-Leesville, SC have?
Batesburg-Leesville, SC has 1,927 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 39.05% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Batesburg-Leesville is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Batesburg-Leesville, SC?
With 90.94% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Batesburg-Leesville.
That being said, with a 39.05% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Batesburg-Leesville.
What is the majority race in Batesburg-Leesville, SC?
With a population of 2,374 (48.11% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Batesburg-Leesville.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Batesburg-Leesville, with 39.05% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
