Coamo Municipio, PR population by race
The table below shows Coamo Municipio's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,771 | 31.17% |
| Black or African American | 4,486 | 12.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,324 | 3.83% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 17,967 | 51.99% |
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Coamo Municipio 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; Coamo Municipio has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Coamo Municipio's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Coamo Municipio population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 31.17% are white, 12.98% are Black or African American, 0.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.83% are some other race and 51.99% are multiracial.
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Coamo Municipio, PR population by race.
The largest racial group in Coamo Municipio is White with a population of 10,771 (31.17% of the total population).
Coamo Municipio '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 Coamo Municipio is White with a population of 10,771 (31.17% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 17,967 (51.99% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Coamo Municipio, PR
By ethnicity, 34,440 (99.66% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 117 (0.34% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Coamo Municipio, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 104 (88.89% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Coamo Municipio, PR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Coamo Municipio's Non-Hispanic population.
Coamo Municipio 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 | 104 | 88.89% |
| Black or African American alone | 13 | 11.11% |
| 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% |
Among the Hispanic population in Coamo Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 34,155 (99.17% of the total Hispanic population).
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Coamo Municipio, PR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Coamo Municipio's Hispanic population.
Coamo Municipio Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 11 | 0.03% |
| Puerto Rican | 34,155 | 99.17% |
| Cuban | 34 | 0.10% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 240 | 0.70% |
Things to know
What percentage of Coamo Municipio, PR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 99.66% of Coamo Municipio population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Coamo Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 34,155 (99.17% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Coamo Municipio, PR have?
Coamo Municipio, PR has 4,486 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 12.98% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Coamo Municipio is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Coamo Municipio, PR?
With 99.66% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Coamo Municipio.
That being said, with a 12.98% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Coamo Municipio.
What is the majority race in Coamo Municipio, PR?
With a population of 10,771 (31.17% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Coamo Municipio.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Coamo Municipio, with 12.98% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
