Columbia, Maine population by race
The table below shows Columbia town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 494 | 87.28% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 17 | 3.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 46 | 8.13% |
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Columbia 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; Columbia town has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Columbia town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Columbia town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.28% are white, 1.59% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% are some other race and 8.13% are multiracial.
Columbia 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 Columbia town is White with a population of 494 (87.28% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 46 (8.13% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Columbia, Maine
By ethnicity, 47 (8.30% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 519 (91.70% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Columbia town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 458 (88.25% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Columbia, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Columbia town's Non-Hispanic population.
Columbia 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 | 458 | 88.25% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3 | 0.58% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 12 | 2.31% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 46 | 8.86% |
Among the Hispanic population in Columbia town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 31 (65.96% of the total Hispanic population).
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Columbia, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Columbia town's Hispanic population.
Columbia town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 16 | 34.04% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 65.96% |
Things to know
What percentage of Columbia, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.30% of Columbia town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Columbia town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 31 (65.96% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Columbia, Maine have?
Columbia, Maine has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Columbia, Maine?
With 91.70% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Columbia town.
That being said, with a 3% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Columbia town.
What is the majority race in Columbia, Maine?
With a population of 494 (87.28% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Columbia town.
Some other races are second largest race in Columbia town, with 3% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
