Derma, MS population by race
The table below shows Derma's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 22.59% |
| Black or African American | 574 | 70.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 45 | 5.49% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 15 | 1.83% |
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Derma 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; Derma has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Derma's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Derma population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 22.59% are white, 70.09% are Black or African American, 5.49% are some other race and 1.83% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Derma, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Derma is Black or African American with a population of 574 (70.09% of the total population).
Derma '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 Derma is Black or African American with a population of 574 (70.09% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 15 (1.83% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Derma, MS
By ethnicity, 45 (5.49% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 774 (94.51% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Derma, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 574 (74.16% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Derma, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Derma's Non-Hispanic population.
Derma 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 | 185 | 23.90% |
| Black or African American alone | 574 | 74.16% |
| 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) | 15 | 1.94% |
Among the Hispanic population in Derma, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 32 (71.11% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Derma, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Derma's Hispanic population.
Derma Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 13 | 28.89% |
| Puerto Rican | 32 | 71.11% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Derma, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.49% of Derma population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Derma, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 32 (71.11% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Derma, MS have?
Derma, MS has 574 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 70.09% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Derma is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Derma, MS?
With 94.51% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Derma.
That being said, with a 22.59% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Derma.
What is the majority race in Derma, MS?
With a population of 574 (70.09% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Derma.
Whites are second largest race in Derma, with 22.59% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
