East Grand Rapids, MI population by race
The table below shows East Grand Rapids's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,631 | 93.38% |
| Black or African American | 111 | 0.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 185 | 1.62% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 77 | 0.68% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 376 | 3.30% |
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East Grand Rapids 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; East Grand Rapids has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that East Grand Rapids's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of East Grand Rapids population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 93.38% are white, 0.97% are Black or African American, 0.04% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.62% are Asian, 0.68% are some other race and 3.30% are multiracial.
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East Grand Rapids, MI population by race.
The largest racial group in East Grand Rapids is White with a population of 10,631 (93.38% of the total population).
East Grand Rapids '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 East Grand Rapids is White with a population of 10,631 (93.38% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 376 (3.30% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of East Grand Rapids, MI
By ethnicity, 192 (1.69% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,193 (98.31% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in East Grand Rapids, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,545 (94.21% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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East Grand Rapids, MI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of East Grand Rapids's Non-Hispanic population.
East Grand Rapids 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 | 10,545 | 94.21% |
| Black or African American alone | 111 | 0.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 5 | 0.04% |
| Asian alone | 185 | 1.65% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 37 | 0.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 310 | 2.77% |
Among the Hispanic population in East Grand Rapids, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 140 (72.92% of the total Hispanic population).
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East Grand Rapids, MI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of East Grand Rapids's Hispanic population.
East Grand Rapids Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 40 | 20.83% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 12 | 6.25% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 140 | 72.92% |
Things to know
What percentage of East Grand Rapids, MI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.69% of East Grand Rapids population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in East Grand Rapids, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 140 (72.92% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does East Grand Rapids, MI have?
East Grand Rapids, MI has 111 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.97% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in East Grand Rapids is Black.
What is the largest minority group in East Grand Rapids, MI?
With 98.31% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in East Grand Rapids.
That being said, with a 1.62% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in East Grand Rapids.
What is the majority race in East Grand Rapids, MI?
With a population of 10,631 (93.38% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in East Grand Rapids.
Asians are second largest race in East Grand Rapids, with 1.62% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
