FIGURE 1
Beaumont, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Beaumont is Black or African American with a population of 52,240 (45.60% of the total population).
Beaumont, TX population by race
The table below shows Beaumont's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,545 | 36.26% |
| Black or African American | 52,240 | 45.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 102 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 3,789 | 3.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 6,053 | 5.28% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 10,827 | 9.45% |
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Beaumont 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; Beaumont has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Beaumont's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Beaumont population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 36.26% are white, 45.60% are Black or African American, 0.09% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.31% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 5.28% are some other race and 9.45% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Beaumont, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Beaumont is Black or African American with a population of 52,240 (45.60% of the total population).
Beaumont '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 Beaumont is Black or African American with a population of 52,240 (45.60% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 10,827 (9.45% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Beaumont, TX
By ethnicity, 23,191 (20.24% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 91,382 (79.76% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Beaumont, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 51,892 (56.79% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Beaumont, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Beaumont's Non-Hispanic population.
Beaumont 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 | 32,986 | 36.10% |
| Black or African American alone | 51,892 | 56.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 44 | 0.05% |
| Asian alone | 3,736 | 4.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 17 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 253 | 0.28% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,454 | 2.69% |
Among the Hispanic population in Beaumont, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 19,417 (83.73% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Beaumont, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Beaumont's Hispanic population.
Beaumont Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 19,417 | 83.73% |
| Puerto Rican | 461 | 1.99% |
| Cuban | 141 | 0.61% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,172 | 13.68% |
Things to know
What percentage of Beaumont, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 20.24% of Beaumont population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Beaumont, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 19,417 (83.73% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Beaumont, TX have?
Beaumont, TX has 52,240 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 45.60% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Beaumont is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Beaumont, TX?
With 79.76% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Beaumont.
That being said, with a 36.26% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Beaumont.
What is the majority race in Beaumont, TX?
With a population of 52,240 (45.60% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Beaumont.
Whites are second largest race in Beaumont, with 36.26% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
