Bedford, New Hampshire population by race
The table below shows Bedford town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,137 | 86.11% |
| Black or African American | 155 | 0.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 1,498 | 6.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 205 | 0.88% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,390 | 5.94% |
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Bedford town 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; Bedford town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Bedford town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Bedford town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 86.11% are white, 0.66% are Black or African American, 6.41% are Asian, 0.88% are some other race and 5.94% are multiracial.
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Bedford, New Hampshire population by race.
The largest racial group in Bedford town is White with a population of 20,137 (86.11% of the total population).
Bedford town '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 Bedford town is White with a population of 20,137 (86.11% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,390 (5.94% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Bedford, New Hampshire
By ethnicity, 820 (3.51% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 22,565 (96.49% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Bedford town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 19,856 (87.99% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Bedford, New Hampshire Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Bedford town's Non-Hispanic population.
Bedford town 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 | 19,856 | 87.99% |
| Black or African American alone | 155 | 0.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1,498 | 6.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 75 | 0.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 981 | 4.35% |
Among the Hispanic population in Bedford town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 545 (66.46% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Bedford, New Hampshire Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Bedford town's Hispanic population.
Bedford town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 23 | 2.80% |
| Puerto Rican | 106 | 12.93% |
| Cuban | 146 | 17.80% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 545 | 66.46% |
Things to know
What percentage of Bedford, New Hampshire is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.51% of Bedford town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Bedford town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 545 (66.46% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Bedford, New Hampshire have?
Bedford, New Hampshire has 155 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.66% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Bedford town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Bedford, New Hampshire?
With 96.49% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Bedford town.
That being said, with a 6.41% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Bedford town.
What is the majority race in Bedford, New Hampshire?
With a population of 20,137 (86.11% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Bedford town.
Asians are second largest race in Bedford town, with 6.41% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
