Bellingham, Massachusetts population by race
The table below shows Bellingham town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,449 | 84.87% |
| Black or African American | 141 | 0.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 199 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 560 | 3.29% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,676 | 9.84% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Bellingham 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; Bellingham town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Bellingham town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Bellingham town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.87% are white, 0.83% are Black or African American, 1.17% are Asian, 3.29% are some other race and 9.84% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Bellingham, Massachusetts population by race.
The largest racial group in Bellingham town is White with a population of 14,449 (84.87% of the total population).
Bellingham 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 Bellingham town is White with a population of 14,449 (84.87% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,676 (9.84% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Bellingham, Massachusetts
By ethnicity, 1,218 (7.15% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 15,807 (92.85% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Bellingham town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 14,125 (89.36% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Bellingham, Massachusetts Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Bellingham town's Non-Hispanic population.
Bellingham 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 | 14,125 | 89.36% |
| Black or African American alone | 141 | 0.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 199 | 1.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 25 | 0.16% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,317 | 8.33% |
Among the Hispanic population in Bellingham town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,076 (88.34% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Bellingham, Massachusetts Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Bellingham town's Hispanic population.
Bellingham town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 46 | 3.78% |
| Puerto Rican | 96 | 7.88% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,076 | 88.34% |
Things to know
What percentage of Bellingham, Massachusetts is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.15% of Bellingham town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Bellingham town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,076 (88.34% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Bellingham, Massachusetts have?
Bellingham, Massachusetts has 141 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.83% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Bellingham town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Bellingham, Massachusetts?
With 92.85% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Bellingham town.
That being said, with a 3.29% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Bellingham town.
What is the majority race in Bellingham, Massachusetts?
With a population of 14,449 (84.87% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Bellingham town.
Some other races are second largest race in Bellingham town, with 3.29% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
