Calypso, NC population by race
The table below shows Calypso's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 242 | 56.41% |
| Black or African American | 112 | 26.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 3.50% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 52 | 12.12% |
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Calypso 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; Calypso has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Calypso's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Calypso population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 56.41% are white, 26.11% are Black or African American, 3.50% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.86% are Asian and 12.12% are multiracial.
Calypso '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 Calypso is White with a population of 242 (56.41% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 52 (12.12% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Calypso, NC
By ethnicity, 79 (18.41% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 350 (81.59% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Calypso, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 221 (63.14% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Calypso, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Calypso's Non-Hispanic population.
Calypso 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 | 221 | 63.14% |
| Black or African American alone | 112 | 32.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 5 | 1.43% |
| Asian alone | 8 | 2.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4 | 1.14% |
Among the Hispanic population in Calypso, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 79 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Calypso, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Calypso's Hispanic population.
Calypso Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 79 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Calypso, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 18.41% of Calypso population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Calypso, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 79 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Calypso, NC have?
Calypso, NC has 112 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 26.11% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Calypso is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Calypso, NC?
With 81.59% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Calypso.
That being said, with a 26.11% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Calypso.
What is the majority race in Calypso, NC?
With a population of 242 (56.41% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Calypso.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Calypso, with 26.11% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
