Colchester, Vermont population by race
The table below shows Colchester town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,627 | 89.06% |
| Black or African American | 440 | 2.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 409 | 2.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 166 | 0.95% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 897 | 5.11% |
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Colchester town 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; Colchester town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Colchester town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Colchester town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.06% are white, 2.51% are Black or African American, 0.04% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.33% are Asian, 0.95% are some other race and 5.11% are multiracial.
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Colchester, Vermont population by race.
The largest racial group in Colchester town is White with a population of 15,627 (89.06% of the total population).
Colchester town '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 Colchester town is White with a population of 15,627 (89.06% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 897 (5.11% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Colchester, Vermont
By ethnicity, 556 (3.17% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 16,990 (96.83% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Colchester town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 15,347 (90.33% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Colchester, Vermont Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Colchester town's Non-Hispanic population.
Colchester town 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 | 15,347 | 90.33% |
| Black or African American alone | 381 | 2.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1 | 0.01% |
| Asian alone | 409 | 2.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 161 | 0.95% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 691 | 4.07% |
Among the Hispanic population in Colchester town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 329 (59.17% of the total Hispanic population).
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Colchester, Vermont Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Colchester town's Hispanic population.
Colchester town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 71 | 12.77% |
| Puerto Rican | 126 | 22.66% |
| Cuban | 30 | 5.40% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 329 | 59.17% |
Things to know
What percentage of Colchester, Vermont is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.17% of Colchester town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Colchester town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 329 (59.17% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Colchester, Vermont have?
Colchester, Vermont has 440 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.51% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Colchester town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Colchester, Vermont?
With 96.83% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Colchester town.
That being said, with a 2.51% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Colchester town.
What is the majority race in Colchester, Vermont?
With a population of 15,627 (89.06% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Colchester town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Colchester town, with 2.51% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
