Clayton, LA population by race
The table below shows Clayton's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 49.21% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 50.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Clayton 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; Clayton has a population in 2 of the race categories.
This confirms that Clayton's population is not that diverse.
The percent distribution of Clayton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 49.21% are white and 50.79% are Black or African American.
FIGURE 1
Clayton, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Clayton is Black or African American with a population of 161 (50.79% of the total population).
Clayton '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 Black or African American population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Clayton is Black or African American with a population of 161 (50.79% 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 Clayton, LA
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 317 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Clayton is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 161 (50.79% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Clayton, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Clayton's Non-Hispanic population.
Clayton 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 | 156 | 49.21% |
| Black or African American alone | 161 | 50.79% |
| 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% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Clayton's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Clayton, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Clayton population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Clayton's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Clayton, LA have?
Clayton, LA has 161 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 50.79% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Clayton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Clayton, LA?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Clayton is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 49.21% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Clayton.
What is the majority race in Clayton, LA?
With a population of 161 (50.79% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Clayton.
Whites are second largest race in Clayton, with 49.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
