Cove City, NC population by race
The table below shows Cove City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 375 | 59.24% |
| Black or African American | 224 | 35.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 13 | 2.05% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 21 | 3.32% |
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Cove City 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; Cove City has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Cove City's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Cove City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 59.24% are white, 35.39% are Black or African American, 2.05% are some other race and 3.32% are multiracial.
Cove City '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 Cove City is White with a population of 375 (59.24% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 21 (3.32% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Cove City, NC
By ethnicity, 13 (2.05% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 620 (97.95% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cove City, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 375 (60.48% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Cove City, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Cove City's Non-Hispanic population.
Cove City 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 | 375 | 60.48% |
| Black or African American alone | 224 | 36.13% |
| 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) | 21 | 3.39% |
Among the Hispanic population in Cove City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 13 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Cove City, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Cove City's Hispanic population.
Cove City Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 13 | 100.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Cove City, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.05% of Cove City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Cove City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 13 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Cove City, NC have?
Cove City, NC has 224 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 35.39% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Cove City is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Cove City, NC?
With 97.95% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Cove City.
That being said, with a 35.39% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Cove City.
What is the majority race in Cove City, NC?
With a population of 375 (59.24% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Cove City.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Cove City, with 35.39% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
