Benham, KY population by race
The table below shows Benham's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 525 | 86.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 85 | 13.93% |
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Benham 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; Benham has a population in 2 of the race categories.
This confirms that Benham's population is not that diverse.
The percent distribution of Benham population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 86.07% are white and 13.93% are multiracial.
Benham '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Benham is White with a population of 525 (86.07% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 85 (13.93% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Benham, KY
By ethnicity, 2 (0.33% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 608 (99.67% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Benham, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 523 (86.02% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Benham, KY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Benham's Non-Hispanic population.
Benham 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 | 523 | 86.02% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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) | 85 | 13.98% |
Among the Hispanic population in Benham, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 2 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Benham, KY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Benham's Hispanic population.
Benham Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 2 | 100.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Benham, KY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.33% of Benham population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Benham, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 2 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Benham, KY have?
Benham, KY has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Benham, KY?
With 99.67% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Benham.
That being said, with a 0% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Benham.
What is the majority race in Benham, KY?
With a population of 525 (86.07% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Benham.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Benham, with 0% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
