Delaware City, DE population by race
The table below shows Delaware City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,545 | 79.97% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 6.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 266 | 13.77% |
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Delaware 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; Delaware City has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Delaware City's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Delaware City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 79.97% are white, 6.16% are Black or African American, 0.10% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 13.77% are multiracial.
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Delaware City, DE population by race.
The largest racial group in Delaware City is White with a population of 1,545 (79.97% of the total population).
Delaware 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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Delaware City is White with a population of 1,545 (79.97% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 266 (13.77% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Delaware City, DE
By ethnicity, 142 (7.35% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,790 (92.65% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Delaware City, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,528 (85.36% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Delaware City, DE Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Delaware City's Non-Hispanic population.
Delaware 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 | 1,528 | 85.36% |
| Black or African American alone | 119 | 6.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2 | 0.11% |
| 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) | 141 | 7.88% |
Among the Hispanic population in Delaware City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 106 (74.65% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Delaware City, DE Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Delaware City's Hispanic population.
Delaware City Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 9 | 6.34% |
| Puerto Rican | 16 | 11.27% |
| Cuban | 11 | 7.75% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 106 | 74.65% |
Things to know
What percentage of Delaware City, DE is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.35% of Delaware City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Delaware City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 106 (74.65% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Delaware City, DE have?
Delaware City, DE has 119 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.16% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Delaware City is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Delaware City, DE?
With 92.65% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Delaware City.
That being said, with a 6.16% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Delaware City.
What is the majority race in Delaware City, DE?
With a population of 1,545 (79.97% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Delaware City.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Delaware City, with 6.16% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
