Brookston, IN population by race
The table below shows Brookston's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,574 | 95.92% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 14 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 12 | 0.73% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 41 | 2.50% |
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Brookston 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; Brookston has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Brookston's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Brookston population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.92% are white, 0.85% are Asian, 0.73% are some other race and 2.50% are multiracial.
Brookston '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 Brookston is White with a population of 1,574 (95.92% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 41 (2.50% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Brookston, IN
By ethnicity, 47 (2.86% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,594 (97.14% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Brookston, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,554 (97.49% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Brookston, IN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Brookston's Non-Hispanic population.
Brookston 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 | 1,554 | 97.49% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 14 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 26 | 1.63% |
Among the Hispanic population in Brookston, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 34 (72.34% of the total Hispanic population).
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Brookston, IN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Brookston's Hispanic population.
Brookston Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 11 | 23.40% |
| Puerto Rican | 2 | 4.26% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 72.34% |
Things to know
What percentage of Brookston, IN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.86% of Brookston population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Brookston, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 34 (72.34% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Brookston, IN have?
Brookston, IN 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 Brookston, IN?
With 97.14% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Brookston.
That being said, with a 0.85% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Brookston.
What is the majority race in Brookston, IN?
With a population of 1,574 (95.92% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Brookston.
Asians are second largest race in Brookston, with 0.85% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
