Benton, New Hampshire population by race
The table below shows Benton town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 373 | 95.15% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2 | 0.51% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 3.06% |
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Benton 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; Benton town has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Benton town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Benton town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.15% are white, 1.28% are Black or African American, 0.51% are some other race and 3.06% are multiracial.
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Benton, New Hampshire population by race.
The largest racial group in Benton town is White with a population of 373 (95.15% of the total population).
Benton 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 Benton town is White with a population of 373 (95.15% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12 (3.06% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Benton, New Hampshire
By ethnicity, 6 (1.53% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 386 (98.47% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Benton town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 373 (96.63% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Benton, New Hampshire Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Benton town's Non-Hispanic population.
Benton 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 | 373 | 96.63% |
| Black or African American alone | 5 | 1.30% |
| 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) | 8 | 2.07% |
Among the Hispanic population in Benton town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 4 (66.67% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Benton, New Hampshire Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Benton town's Hispanic population.
Benton town 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 | 4 | 66.67% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 33.33% |
Things to know
What percentage of Benton, New Hampshire is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.53% of Benton town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Benton town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 4 (66.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Benton, New Hampshire have?
Benton, New Hampshire has 5 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.28% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Benton town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Benton, New Hampshire?
With 98.47% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Benton town.
That being said, with a 1.28% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Benton town.
What is the majority race in Benton, New Hampshire?
With a population of 373 (95.15% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Benton town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Benton town, with 1.28% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
