Bowdoin, Maine population by race
The table below shows Bowdoin town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,040 | 96.26% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 7 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 13 | 0.41% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 98 | 3.10% |
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Bowdoin 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; Bowdoin town has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Bowdoin town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Bowdoin town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.26% are white, 0.22% are Asian, 0.41% are some other race and 3.10% are multiracial.
Bowdoin 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 Bowdoin town is White with a population of 3,040 (96.26% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 98 (3.10% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Bowdoin, Maine
By ethnicity, 249 (7.88% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,909 (92.12% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Bowdoin town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,791 (95.94% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Bowdoin, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Bowdoin town's Non-Hispanic population.
Bowdoin 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 | 2,791 | 95.94% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 7 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 13 | 0.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 98 | 3.37% |
Among the Hispanic population in Bowdoin town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 249 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Bowdoin, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Bowdoin town's Hispanic population.
Bowdoin 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 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 249 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Bowdoin, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.88% of Bowdoin town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Bowdoin town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 249 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Bowdoin, Maine have?
Bowdoin, Maine 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 Bowdoin, Maine?
With 92.12% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Bowdoin town.
That being said, with a 0.41% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Bowdoin town.
What is the majority race in Bowdoin, Maine?
With a population of 3,040 (96.26% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Bowdoin town.
Some other races are second largest race in Bowdoin town, with 0.41% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
