Clinton, MS population by race
The table below shows Clinton's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,024 | 50.69% |
| Black or African American | 12,043 | 43.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 955 | 3.45% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.06% |
| Some other race | 172 | 0.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 453 | 1.64% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Clinton 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; Clinton has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Clinton's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Clinton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 50.69% are white, 43.53% are Black or African American, 0.02% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.45% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.62% are some other race and 1.64% are multiracial.
Clinton '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Clinton is White with a population of 14,024 (50.69% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 453 (1.64% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Clinton, MS
By ethnicity, 500 (1.81% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 27,168 (98.19% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Clinton, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 13,866 (51.04% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Clinton, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Clinton's Non-Hispanic population.
Clinton 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 | 13,866 | 51.04% |
| Black or African American alone | 12,043 | 44.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 5 | 0.02% |
| Asian alone | 955 | 3.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 16 | 0.06% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 283 | 1.04% |
Among the Hispanic population in Clinton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 226 (45.20% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Clinton, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Clinton's Hispanic population.
Clinton Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 121 | 24.20% |
| Puerto Rican | 147 | 29.40% |
| Cuban | 6 | 1.20% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 226 | 45.20% |
Things to know
What percentage of Clinton, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.81% of Clinton population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Clinton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 226 (45.20% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Clinton, MS have?
Clinton, MS has 12,043 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 43.53% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Clinton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Clinton, MS?
With 98.19% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Clinton.
That being said, with a 43.53% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Clinton.
What is the majority race in Clinton, MS?
With a population of 14,024 (50.69% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Clinton.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Clinton, with 43.53% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
