Cerro Gordo, NC population by race
The table below shows Cerro Gordo's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 67.90% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 4.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 97 | 27.56% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Cerro Gordo 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; Cerro Gordo has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Cerro Gordo's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Cerro Gordo population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 67.90% are white, 4.55% are Black or African American and 27.56% are some other race.
Cerro Gordo '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 Cerro Gordo is White with a population of 239 (67.90% of the total population).
2. There is no multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races .
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Cerro Gordo, NC
By ethnicity, 97 (27.56% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 255 (72.44% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cerro Gordo, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 239 (93.73% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Cerro Gordo, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Cerro Gordo's Non-Hispanic population.
Cerro Gordo 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 | 239 | 93.73% |
| Black or African American alone | 16 | 6.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Cerro Gordo, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 97 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Cerro Gordo, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Cerro Gordo's Hispanic population.
Cerro Gordo Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 97 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Cerro Gordo, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 27.56% of Cerro Gordo population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Cerro Gordo, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 97 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Cerro Gordo, NC have?
Cerro Gordo, NC has 16 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.55% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Cerro Gordo is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Cerro Gordo, NC?
With 72.44% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Cerro Gordo.
That being said, with a 27.56% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Cerro Gordo.
What is the majority race in Cerro Gordo, NC?
With a population of 239 (67.90% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Cerro Gordo.
Some other races are second largest race in Cerro Gordo, with 27.56% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
