Cumberland, Rhode Island population by race
The table below shows Cumberland town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,123 | 85.80% |
| Black or African American | 910 | 2.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 1,202 | 3.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,442 | 3.98% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,592 | 4.39% |
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Cumberland 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; Cumberland town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Cumberland town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Cumberland town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 85.80% are white, 2.51% are Black or African American, 0.02% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.31% are Asian, 3.98% are some other race and 4.39% are multiracial.
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Cumberland, Rhode Island population by race.
The largest racial group in Cumberland town is White with a population of 31,123 (85.80% of the total population).
Cumberland 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 Cumberland town is White with a population of 31,123 (85.80% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,592 (4.39% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Cumberland, Rhode Island
By ethnicity, 2,763 (7.62% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 33,513 (92.38% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cumberland town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 30,280 (90.35% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Cumberland, Rhode Island Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Cumberland town's Non-Hispanic population.
Cumberland 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 | 30,280 | 90.35% |
| Black or African American alone | 700 | 2.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 7 | 0.02% |
| Asian alone | 1,202 | 3.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 111 | 0.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,213 | 3.62% |
Among the Hispanic population in Cumberland town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,667 (60.33% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Cumberland, Rhode Island Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Cumberland town's Hispanic population.
Cumberland town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 96 | 3.47% |
| Puerto Rican | 979 | 35.43% |
| Cuban | 21 | 0.76% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,667 | 60.33% |
Things to know
What percentage of Cumberland, Rhode Island is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.62% of Cumberland town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Cumberland town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,667 (60.33% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Cumberland, Rhode Island have?
Cumberland, Rhode Island has 910 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 Cumberland town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Cumberland, Rhode Island?
With 92.38% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Cumberland town.
That being said, with a 3.98% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Cumberland town.
What is the majority race in Cumberland, Rhode Island?
With a population of 31,123 (85.80% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Cumberland town.
Some other races are second largest race in Cumberland town, with 3.98% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
