Byram, MS population by race
The table below shows Byram's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,837 | 21.95% |
| Black or African American | 9,708 | 75.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 26 | 0.20% |
| Asian | 148 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 203 | 1.57% |
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Byram 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; Byram has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Byram's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Byram population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 21.95% are white, 75.13% are Black or African American, 0.20% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.15% are Asian and 1.57% are multiracial.
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Byram, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Byram is Black or African American with a population of 9,708 (75.13% of the total population).
Byram '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 Black or African American population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Byram is Black or African American with a population of 9,708 (75.13% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 203 (1.57% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Byram, MS
By ethnicity, 185 (1.43% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 12,737 (98.57% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Byram, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 9,697 (76.13% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Byram, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Byram's Non-Hispanic population.
Byram 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 | 2,837 | 22.27% |
| Black or African American alone | 9,697 | 76.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 26 | 0.20% |
| Asian alone | 148 | 1.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 29 | 0.23% |
Among the Hispanic population in Byram, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 128 (69.19% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Byram, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Byram's Hispanic population.
Byram Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 128 | 69.19% |
| Puerto Rican | 46 | 24.86% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 5.95% |
Things to know
What percentage of Byram, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.43% of Byram population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Byram, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 128 (69.19% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Byram, MS have?
Byram, MS has 9,708 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 75.13% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Byram is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Byram, MS?
With 98.57% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Byram.
That being said, with a 21.95% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Byram.
What is the majority race in Byram, MS?
With a population of 9,708 (75.13% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Byram.
Whites are second largest race in Byram, with 21.95% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
