Benton City, WA population by race
The table below shows Benton City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,320 | 66.32% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 641 | 18.32% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 464 | 13.26% |
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Benton City 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; Benton City has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Benton City's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Benton City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 66.32% are white, 1.83% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.26% are Asian, 18.32% are some other race and 13.26% are multiracial.
Benton City '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 Benton City is White with a population of 2,320 (66.32% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 464 (13.26% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Benton City, WA
By ethnicity, 1,503 (42.97% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,995 (57.03% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Benton City, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,898 (95.14% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Benton City, WA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Benton City's Non-Hispanic population.
Benton City 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 | 1,898 | 95.14% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 51 | 2.56% |
| Asian alone | 9 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 37 | 1.85% |
Among the Hispanic population in Benton City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,229 (81.77% of the total Hispanic population).
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Benton City, WA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Benton City's Hispanic population.
Benton City Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,229 | 81.77% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 274 | 18.23% |
Things to know
What percentage of Benton City, WA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 42.97% of Benton City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Benton City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,229 (81.77% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Benton City, WA have?
Benton City, WA 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 Benton City, WA?
With 57.03% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Benton City.
That being said, with a 18.32% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Benton City.
What is the majority race in Benton City, WA?
With a population of 2,320 (66.32% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Benton City.
Some other races are second largest race in Benton City, with 18.32% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
