Baytown, TX population by race
The table below shows Baytown's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,746 | 45.83% |
| Black or African American | 13,344 | 15.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 310 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 1,944 | 2.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.07% |
| Some other race | 16,193 | 19.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 13,946 | 16.50% |
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Baytown 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; Baytown has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Baytown's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Baytown population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 45.83% are white, 15.78% are Black or African American, 0.37% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.30% are Asian, 0.07% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 19.15% are some other race and 16.50% are multiracial.
Baytown '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Baytown is White with a population of 38,746 (45.83% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 13,946 (16.50% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Baytown, TX
By ethnicity, 42,960 (50.82% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 41,578 (49.18% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Baytown, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 24,341 (58.54% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Baytown, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Baytown's Non-Hispanic population.
Baytown 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 | 24,341 | 58.54% |
| Black or African American alone | 12,848 | 30.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 83 | 0.20% |
| Asian alone | 1,912 | 4.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 55 | 0.13% |
| Some other race alone | 327 | 0.79% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,012 | 4.84% |
Among the Hispanic population in Baytown, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 37,419 (87.10% of the total Hispanic population).
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Baytown, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Baytown's Hispanic population.
Baytown Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 37,419 | 87.10% |
| Puerto Rican | 466 | 1.08% |
| Cuban | 337 | 0.78% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,738 | 11.03% |
Things to know
What percentage of Baytown, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 50.82% of Baytown population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Baytown, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 37,419 (87.10% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Baytown, TX have?
Baytown, TX has 13,344 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 15.78% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Baytown is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Baytown, TX?
With 50.82% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Baytown.
That being said, with a 19.15% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Baytown.
What is the majority race in Baytown, TX?
With a population of 38,746 (45.83% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Baytown.
Some other races are second largest race in Baytown, with 19.15% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
