Como, MS population by race
The table below shows Como's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 15.57% |
| Black or African American | 1,101 | 75.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 103 | 7.04% |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 32 | 2.19% |
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Como 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; Como has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Como's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Como population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 15.57% are white, 75.20% are Black or African American, 7.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander and 2.19% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Como, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Como is Black or African American with a population of 1,101 (75.20% of the total population).
Como '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 Black or African American population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Como is Black or African American with a population of 1,101 (75.20% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 32 (2.19% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Como, MS
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,464 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Como is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 1,101 (75.20% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Como, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Como's Non-Hispanic population.
Como 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 | 228 | 15.57% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,101 | 75.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 103 | 7.04% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 32 | 2.19% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Como's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Como, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Como population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Como's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Como, MS have?
Como, MS has 1,101 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 75.20% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Como is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Como, MS?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Como is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 15.57% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Como.
What is the majority race in Como, MS?
With a population of 1,101 (75.20% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Como.
Whites are second largest race in Como, with 15.57% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
