Charles County, MD population by race
The table below shows Charles County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62,876 | 37.64% |
| Black or African American | 81,979 | 49.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 841 | 0.50% |
| Asian | 5,341 | 3.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 3,227 | 1.93% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12,746 | 7.63% |
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Charles County 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; Charles County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Charles County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Charles County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 37.64% are white, 49.08% are Black or African American, 0.50% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.20% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.93% are some other race and 7.63% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Charles County, MD population by race.
The largest racial group in Charles County is Black or African American with a population of 81,979 (49.08% of the total population).
Charles County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Charles County is Black or African American with a population of 81,979 (49.08% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12,746 (7.63% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Charles County, MD
By ethnicity, 11,269 (6.75% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 155,766 (93.25% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Charles County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 80,640 (51.77% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Charles County, MD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Charles County's Non-Hispanic population.
Charles County 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 | 58,914 | 37.82% |
| Black or African American alone | 80,640 | 51.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 467 | 0.30% |
| Asian alone | 5,328 | 3.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 25 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 815 | 0.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,577 | 6.15% |
Among the Hispanic population in Charles County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5,576 (49.48% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Charles County, MD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Charles County's Hispanic population.
Charles County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,219 | 28.57% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,278 | 20.21% |
| Cuban | 196 | 1.74% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5,576 | 49.48% |
Things to know
What percentage of Charles County, MD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.75% of Charles County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Charles County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5,576 (49.48% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Charles County, MD have?
Charles County, MD has 81,979 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 49.08% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Charles County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Charles County, MD?
With 93.25% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Charles County.
That being said, with a 37.64% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Charles County.
What is the majority race in Charles County, MD?
With a population of 81,979 (49.08% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Charles County.
Whites are second largest race in Charles County, with 37.64% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
