Brown County, OH population by race
The table below shows Brown County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,178 | 96.48% |
| Black or African American | 451 | 1.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 118 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 113 | 0.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 842 | 1.93% |
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Brown 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; Brown County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Brown County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Brown County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.48% are white, 1.03% are Black or African American, 0.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.27% are Asian, 0.26% are some other race and 1.93% are multiracial.
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Brown County, OH population by race.
The largest racial group in Brown County is White with a population of 42,178 (96.48% of the total population).
Brown 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 Brown County is White with a population of 42,178 (96.48% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 842 (1.93% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Brown County, OH
By ethnicity, 545 (1.25% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 43,170 (98.75% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Brown County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 41,919 (97.10% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Brown County, OH Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Brown County's Non-Hispanic population.
Brown 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 | 41,919 | 97.10% |
| Black or African American alone | 394 | 0.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 9 | 0.02% |
| Asian alone | 115 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 2 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 731 | 1.69% |
Among the Hispanic population in Brown County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 260 (47.71% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Brown County, OH Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Brown County's Hispanic population.
Brown County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 260 | 47.71% |
| Puerto Rican | 57 | 10.46% |
| Cuban | 3 | 0.55% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 225 | 41.28% |
Things to know
What percentage of Brown County, OH is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.25% of Brown County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Brown County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 260 (47.71% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Brown County, OH have?
Brown County, OH has 451 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.03% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Brown County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Brown County, OH?
With 98.75% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Brown County.
That being said, with a 1.03% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Brown County.
What is the majority race in Brown County, OH?
With a population of 42,178 (96.48% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Brown County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Brown County, with 1.03% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
