Clarke County, VA population by race
The table below shows Clarke County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,120 | 88.16% |
| Black or African American | 680 | 4.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 184 | 1.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 360 | 2.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 494 | 3.32% |
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Clarke 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; Clarke County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Clarke County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Clarke County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.16% are white, 4.57% are Black or African American, 0.30% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.24% are Asian, 2.42% are some other race and 3.32% are multiracial.
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Clarke County, VA population by race.
The largest racial group in Clarke County is White with a population of 13,120 (88.16% of the total population).
Clarke County '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 Clarke County is White with a population of 13,120 (88.16% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 494 (3.32% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Clarke County, VA
By ethnicity, 985 (6.62% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 13,897 (93.38% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Clarke County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 12,544 (90.26% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Clarke County, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Clarke County's Non-Hispanic population.
Clarke 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 | 12,544 | 90.26% |
| Black or African American alone | 678 | 4.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 44 | 0.32% |
| Asian alone | 184 | 1.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 61 | 0.44% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 386 | 2.78% |
Among the Hispanic population in Clarke County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 521 (52.89% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Clarke County, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Clarke County's Hispanic population.
Clarke County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 283 | 28.73% |
| Puerto Rican | 83 | 8.43% |
| Cuban | 98 | 9.95% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 521 | 52.89% |
Things to know
What percentage of Clarke County, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.62% of Clarke County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Clarke County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 521 (52.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Clarke County, VA have?
Clarke County, VA has 680 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.57% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Clarke County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Clarke County, VA?
With 93.38% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Clarke County.
That being said, with a 4.57% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Clarke County.
What is the majority race in Clarke County, VA?
With a population of 13,120 (88.16% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Clarke County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Clarke County, with 4.57% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
