Dry Prong, LA population by race
The table below shows Dry Prong's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 382 | 89.25% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 1.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 13 | 3.04% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 26 | 6.07% |
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Dry Prong 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; Dry Prong has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Dry Prong's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Dry Prong population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.25% are white, 1.64% are Black or African American, 3.04% are some other race and 6.07% are multiracial.
Dry Prong '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 village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Dry Prong is White with a population of 382 (89.25% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 26 (6.07% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Dry Prong, LA
By ethnicity, 19 (4.44% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 409 (95.56% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Dry Prong, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 379 (92.67% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Dry Prong, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Dry Prong's Non-Hispanic population.
Dry Prong 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 | 379 | 92.67% |
| Black or African American alone | 7 | 1.71% |
| 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) | 23 | 5.62% |
Among the Hispanic population in Dry Prong, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 12 (63.16% of the total Hispanic population).
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Dry Prong, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Dry Prong's Hispanic population.
Dry Prong Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 7 | 36.84% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 63.16% |
Things to know
What percentage of Dry Prong, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.44% of Dry Prong population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Dry Prong, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 12 (63.16% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Dry Prong, LA have?
Dry Prong, LA has 7 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.64% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Dry Prong is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Dry Prong, LA?
With 95.56% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Dry Prong.
That being said, with a 3.04% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Dry Prong.
What is the majority race in Dry Prong, LA?
With a population of 382 (89.25% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Dry Prong.
Some other races are second largest race in Dry Prong, with 3.04% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
