Belle Glade, FL population by race
The table below shows Belle Glade's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,287 | 25.37% |
| Black or African American | 9,826 | 58.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 126 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 267 | 1.58% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 873 | 5.17% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,517 | 8.98% |
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Belle Glade 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; Belle Glade has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Belle Glade's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Belle Glade population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 25.37% are white, 58.16% are Black or African American, 0.75% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.58% are Asian, 5.17% are some other race and 8.98% are multiracial.
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Belle Glade, FL population by race.
The largest racial group in Belle Glade is Black or African American with a population of 9,826 (58.16% of the total population).
Belle Glade '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 Black or African American population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Belle Glade is Black or African American with a population of 9,826 (58.16% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,517 (8.98% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Belle Glade, FL
By ethnicity, 4,745 (28.08% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 12,151 (71.92% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Belle Glade, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 9,672 (79.60% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Belle Glade, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Belle Glade's Non-Hispanic population.
Belle Glade 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 | 2,061 | 16.96% |
| Black or African American alone | 9,672 | 79.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 267 | 2.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 58 | 0.48% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 93 | 0.77% |
Among the Hispanic population in Belle Glade, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,296 (69.46% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Belle Glade, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Belle Glade's Hispanic population.
Belle Glade Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,296 | 69.46% |
| Puerto Rican | 130 | 2.74% |
| Cuban | 673 | 14.18% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 646 | 13.61% |
Things to know
What percentage of Belle Glade, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 28.08% of Belle Glade population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Belle Glade, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,296 (69.46% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Belle Glade, FL have?
Belle Glade, FL has 9,826 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 58.16% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Belle Glade is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Belle Glade, FL?
With 71.92% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Belle Glade.
That being said, with a 25.37% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Belle Glade.
What is the majority race in Belle Glade, FL?
With a population of 9,826 (58.16% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Belle Glade.
Whites are second largest race in Belle Glade, with 25.37% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
