Clifton Forge, VA population by race
The table below shows Clifton Forge's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,880 | 81.33% |
| Black or African American | 494 | 13.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 4 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 77 | 2.17% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 86 | 2.43% |
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Clifton Forge 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; Clifton Forge has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Clifton Forge's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Clifton Forge population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 81.33% are white, 13.95% are Black or African American, 0.11% are Asian, 2.17% are some other race and 2.43% are multiracial.
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Clifton Forge, VA population by race.
The largest racial group in Clifton Forge is White with a population of 2,880 (81.33% of the total population).
Clifton Forge '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 Clifton Forge is White with a population of 2,880 (81.33% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 86 (2.43% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Clifton Forge, VA
By ethnicity, 73 (2.06% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,468 (97.94% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Clifton Forge, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,861 (82.50% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Clifton Forge, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Clifton Forge's Non-Hispanic population.
Clifton Forge 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 | 2,861 | 82.50% |
| Black or African American alone | 494 | 14.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 4 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 30 | 0.87% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 79 | 2.28% |
Among the Hispanic population in Clifton Forge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 52 (71.23% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Clifton Forge, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Clifton Forge's Hispanic population.
Clifton Forge Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 8 | 10.96% |
| Puerto Rican | 13 | 17.81% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 71.23% |
Things to know
What percentage of Clifton Forge, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.06% of Clifton Forge population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Clifton Forge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 52 (71.23% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Clifton Forge, VA have?
Clifton Forge, VA has 494 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 13.95% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Clifton Forge is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Clifton Forge, VA?
With 97.94% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Clifton Forge.
That being said, with a 13.95% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Clifton Forge.
What is the majority race in Clifton Forge, VA?
With a population of 2,880 (81.33% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Clifton Forge.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Clifton Forge, with 13.95% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
