East Machias, Maine population by race
The table below shows East Machias town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,288 | 94.43% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.03% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 24 | 1.76% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 28 | 2.05% |
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East Machias town 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 Machias town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that East Machias town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of East Machias town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.43% are white, 0.44% are Black or African American, 0.29% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.03% are Asian, 1.76% are some other race and 2.05% are multiracial.
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East Machias, Maine population by race.
The largest racial group in East Machias town is White with a population of 1,288 (94.43% of the total population).
East Machias town '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in East Machias town is White with a population of 1,288 (94.43% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 28 (2.05% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of East Machias, Maine
By ethnicity, 28 (2.05% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,336 (97.95% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in East Machias town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,288 (96.41% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
East Machias, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of East Machias town's Non-Hispanic population.
East Machias town 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 | 1,288 | 96.41% |
| Black or African American alone | 6 | 0.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 4 | 0.30% |
| Asian alone | 14 | 1.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 24 | 1.80% |
Among the Hispanic population in East Machias town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 21 (75% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
East Machias, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of East Machias town's Hispanic population.
East Machias town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 21 | 75.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 25.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of East Machias, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.05% of East Machias town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in East Machias town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 21 (75% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does East Machias, Maine have?
East Machias, Maine has 6 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.44% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in East Machias town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in East Machias, Maine?
With 97.95% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in East Machias town.
That being said, with a 1.76% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in East Machias town.
What is the majority race in East Machias, Maine?
With a population of 1,288 (94.43% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in East Machias town.
Some other races are second largest race in East Machias town, with 1.76% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
