Benkelman, NE population by race
The table below shows Benkelman's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 904 | 98.15% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 6 | 0.65% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9 | 0.98% |
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Benkelman 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; Benkelman has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Benkelman's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Benkelman population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 98.15% are white, 0.22% are Black or African American, 0.65% are some other race and 0.98% are multiracial.
Benkelman '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 Benkelman is White with a population of 904 (98.15% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9 (0.98% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Benkelman, NE
By ethnicity, 6 (0.65% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 915 (99.35% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Benkelman, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 904 (98.80% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Benkelman, NE Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Benkelman's Non-Hispanic population.
Benkelman 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 | 904 | 98.80% |
| Black or African American alone | 2 | 0.22% |
| 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) | 9 | 0.98% |
Among the Hispanic population in Benkelman, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Benkelman, NE Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Benkelman's Hispanic population.
Benkelman Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 6 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Benkelman, NE is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.65% of Benkelman population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Benkelman, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Benkelman, NE have?
Benkelman, NE has 2 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.22% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Benkelman is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Benkelman, NE?
With 99.35% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Benkelman.
That being said, with a 0.65% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Benkelman.
What is the majority race in Benkelman, NE?
With a population of 904 (98.15% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Benkelman.
Some other races are second largest race in Benkelman, with 0.65% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
