Caguas Municipio, PR population by race
The table below shows Caguas Municipio's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,715 | 55.78% |
| Black or African American | 11,144 | 8.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 345 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 426 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 25,777 | 20.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 18,365 | 14.49% |
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Caguas Municipio 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; Caguas Municipio has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Caguas Municipio's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Caguas Municipio population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 55.78% are white, 8.79% are Black or African American, 0.27% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.34% are Asian, 20.33% are some other race and 14.49% are multiracial.
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Caguas Municipio, PR population by race.
The largest racial group in Caguas Municipio is White with a population of 70,715 (55.78% of the total population).
Caguas Municipio '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 Caguas Municipio is White with a population of 70,715 (55.78% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 18,365 (14.49% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Caguas Municipio, PR
By ethnicity, 124,314 (98.06% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,458 (1.94% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Caguas Municipio, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,764 (71.77% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Caguas Municipio, PR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Caguas Municipio's Non-Hispanic population.
Caguas Municipio 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 | 1,764 | 71.77% |
| Black or African American alone | 213 | 8.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 28 | 1.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 414 | 16.84% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 39 | 1.59% |
Among the Hispanic population in Caguas Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 120,305 (96.78% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Caguas Municipio, PR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Caguas Municipio's Hispanic population.
Caguas Municipio Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 233 | 0.19% |
| Puerto Rican | 120,305 | 96.78% |
| Cuban | 652 | 0.52% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,124 | 2.51% |
Things to know
What percentage of Caguas Municipio, PR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 98.06% of Caguas Municipio population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Caguas Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 120,305 (96.78% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Caguas Municipio, PR have?
Caguas Municipio, PR has 11,144 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.79% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Caguas Municipio is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Caguas Municipio, PR?
With 98.06% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Caguas Municipio.
That being said, with a 20.33% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Caguas Municipio.
What is the majority race in Caguas Municipio, PR?
With a population of 70,715 (55.78% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Caguas Municipio.
Some other races are second largest race in Caguas Municipio, with 20.33% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
