Belle, WV population by race
The table below shows Belle's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,484 | 96.55% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 50 | 3.25% |
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Belle 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 has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Belle's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Belle population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.55% are white, 0.20% are Black or African American and 3.25% are multiracial.
Belle '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 Belle is White with a population of 1,484 (96.55% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 50 (3.25% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Belle, WV
By ethnicity, 13 (0.85% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,524 (99.15% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Belle, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,471 (96.52% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Belle, WV Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Belle's Non-Hispanic population.
Belle 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 | 1,471 | 96.52% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 0.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 50 | 3.28% |
Among the Hispanic population in Belle, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Belle, WV Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Belle's Hispanic population.
Belle Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 13 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Belle, WV is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.85% of Belle population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Belle, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Belle, WV have?
Belle, WV has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.20% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Belle is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Belle, WV?
With 99.15% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Belle.
That being said, with a 0.20% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Belle.
What is the majority race in Belle, WV?
With a population of 1,484 (96.55% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Belle.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Belle, with 0.20% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
