Brooks County, TX population by race
The table below shows Brooks County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,281 | 60.65% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 0.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.14% |
| Some other race | 706 | 10.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,018 | 28.59% |
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Brooks County 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; Brooks County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Brooks County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Brooks County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 60.65% are white, 0.62% are Black or African American, 0.14% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 10% are some other race and 28.59% are multiracial.
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Brooks County, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Brooks County is White with a population of 4,281 (60.65% of the total population).
Brooks County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Brooks County is White with a population of 4,281 (60.65% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,018 (28.59% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Brooks County, TX
By ethnicity, 6,314 (89.45% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 745 (10.55% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Brooks County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 585 (78.52% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Brooks County, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Brooks County's Non-Hispanic population.
Brooks County 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 | 585 | 78.52% |
| Black or African American alone | 44 | 5.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 10 | 1.34% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 106 | 14.23% |
Among the Hispanic population in Brooks County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,788 (91.67% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Brooks County, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Brooks County's Hispanic population.
Brooks County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 5,788 | 91.67% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 526 | 8.33% |
Things to know
What percentage of Brooks County, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 89.45% of Brooks County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Brooks County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,788 (91.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Brooks County, TX have?
Brooks County, TX has 44 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.62% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Brooks County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Brooks County, TX?
With 89.45% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Brooks County.
That being said, with a 10% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Brooks County.
What is the majority race in Brooks County, TX?
With a population of 4,281 (60.65% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Brooks County.
Some other races are second largest race in Brooks County, with 10% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
