Damascus, AR population by race
The table below shows Damascus's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 293 | 81.16% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1 | 0.28% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 62 | 17.17% |
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Damascus 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; Damascus has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Damascus's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Damascus population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 81.16% are white, 1.39% are Black or African American, 0.28% are some other race and 17.17% are multiracial.
Damascus '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 Damascus is White with a population of 293 (81.16% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 62 (17.17% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Damascus, AR
By ethnicity, 8 (2.22% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 353 (97.78% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Damascus, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 291 (82.44% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Damascus, AR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Damascus's Non-Hispanic population.
Damascus 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 | 291 | 82.44% |
| Black or African American alone | 5 | 1.42% |
| 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) | 57 | 16.15% |
Among the Hispanic population in Damascus, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6 (75% of the total Hispanic population).
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Damascus, AR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Damascus's Hispanic population.
Damascus Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 6 | 75.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 2 | 25.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Damascus, AR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.22% of Damascus population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Damascus, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6 (75% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Damascus, AR have?
Damascus, AR has 5 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.39% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Damascus is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Damascus, AR?
With 97.78% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Damascus.
That being said, with a 1.39% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Damascus.
What is the majority race in Damascus, AR?
With a population of 293 (81.16% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Damascus.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Damascus, with 1.39% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
