Bel Air, MD population by race
The table below shows Bel Air's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,628 | 81.17% |
| Black or African American | 465 | 4.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 483 | 4.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.34% |
| Some other race | 505 | 4.75% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 495 | 4.66% |
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Bel Air 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; Bel Air has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Bel Air's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Bel Air population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 81.17% are white, 4.37% are Black or African American, 0.17% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.54% are Asian, 0.34% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.75% are some other race and 4.66% are multiracial.
Bel Air '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 Bel Air is White with a population of 8,628 (81.17% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 495 (4.66% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Bel Air, MD
By ethnicity, 918 (8.64% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,712 (91.36% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Bel Air, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,180 (84.23% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Bel Air, MD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Bel Air's Non-Hispanic population.
Bel Air 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 | 8,180 | 84.23% |
| Black or African American alone | 444 | 4.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 12 | 0.12% |
| Asian alone | 483 | 4.97% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 36 | 0.37% |
| Some other race alone | 171 | 1.76% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 386 | 3.97% |
Among the Hispanic population in Bel Air, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 429 (46.73% of the total Hispanic population).
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Bel Air, MD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Bel Air's Hispanic population.
Bel Air Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 429 | 46.73% |
| Puerto Rican | 217 | 23.64% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 272 | 29.63% |
Things to know
What percentage of Bel Air, MD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.64% of Bel Air population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Bel Air, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 429 (46.73% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Bel Air, MD have?
Bel Air, MD has 465 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.37% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Bel Air is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Bel Air, MD?
With 91.36% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Bel Air.
That being said, with a 4.75% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Bel Air.
What is the majority race in Bel Air, MD?
With a population of 8,628 (81.17% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Bel Air.
Some other races are second largest race in Bel Air, with 4.75% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
