Drakesboro, KY population by race
The table below shows Drakesboro's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 429 | 87.37% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 8.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 16 | 3.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5 | 1.02% |
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Drakesboro 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; Drakesboro has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Drakesboro's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Drakesboro population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.37% are white, 8.35% are Black or African American, 3.26% are some other race and 1.02% are multiracial.
Drakesboro '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 Drakesboro is White with a population of 429 (87.37% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5 (1.02% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Drakesboro, KY
By ethnicity, 35 (7.13% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 456 (92.87% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Drakesboro, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 413 (90.57% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Drakesboro, KY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Drakesboro's Non-Hispanic population.
Drakesboro 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 | 413 | 90.57% |
| Black or African American alone | 41 | 8.99% |
| 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) | 2 | 0.44% |
Among the Hispanic population in Drakesboro, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 32 (91.43% of the total Hispanic population).
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Drakesboro, KY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Drakesboro's Hispanic population.
Drakesboro Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3 | 8.57% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 91.43% |
Things to know
What percentage of Drakesboro, KY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.13% of Drakesboro population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Drakesboro, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 32 (91.43% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Drakesboro, KY have?
Drakesboro, KY has 41 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.35% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Drakesboro is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Drakesboro, KY?
With 92.87% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Drakesboro.
That being said, with a 8.35% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Drakesboro.
What is the majority race in Drakesboro, KY?
With a population of 429 (87.37% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Drakesboro.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Drakesboro, with 8.35% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
