Cape Canaveral, FL population by race
The table below shows Cape Canaveral's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,131 | 91.49% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 1.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 106 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 385 | 3.86% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 233 | 2.33% |
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Cape Canaveral 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; Cape Canaveral has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Cape Canaveral's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Cape Canaveral population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 91.49% are white, 1.14% are Black or African American, 0.11% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.06% are Asian, 3.86% are some other race and 2.33% are multiracial.
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Cape Canaveral, FL population by race.
The largest racial group in Cape Canaveral is White with a population of 9,131 (91.49% of the total population).
Cape Canaveral '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Cape Canaveral is White with a population of 9,131 (91.49% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 233 (2.33% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Cape Canaveral, FL
By ethnicity, 763 (7.65% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,217 (92.35% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cape Canaveral, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,838 (95.89% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Cape Canaveral, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Cape Canaveral's Non-Hispanic population.
Cape Canaveral 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 | 8,838 | 95.89% |
| Black or African American alone | 114 | 1.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 11 | 0.12% |
| Asian alone | 106 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 18 | 0.20% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 130 | 1.41% |
Among the Hispanic population in Cape Canaveral, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 499 (65.40% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Cape Canaveral, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Cape Canaveral's Hispanic population.
Cape Canaveral Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 93 | 12.19% |
| Puerto Rican | 499 | 65.40% |
| Cuban | 53 | 6.95% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 118 | 15.47% |
Things to know
What percentage of Cape Canaveral, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.65% of Cape Canaveral population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Cape Canaveral, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 499 (65.40% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Cape Canaveral, FL have?
Cape Canaveral, FL has 114 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.14% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Cape Canaveral is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Cape Canaveral, FL?
With 92.35% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Cape Canaveral.
That being said, with a 3.86% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Cape Canaveral.
What is the majority race in Cape Canaveral, FL?
With a population of 9,131 (91.49% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Cape Canaveral.
Some other races are second largest race in Cape Canaveral, with 3.86% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
