East Prairie, MO population by race
The table below shows East Prairie's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,739 | 92.25% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 203 | 6.84% |
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East Prairie 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 Prairie has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that East Prairie's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of East Prairie population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.25% are white, 0.91% are Black or African American and 6.84% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
East Prairie, MO population by race.
The largest racial group in East Prairie is White with a population of 2,739 (92.25% of the total population).
East Prairie '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 Prairie is White with a population of 2,739 (92.25% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 203 (6.84% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of East Prairie, MO
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,969 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, East Prairie is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,739 (92.25% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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East Prairie, MO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of East Prairie's Non-Hispanic population.
East Prairie 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 | 2,739 | 92.25% |
| Black or African American alone | 27 | 0.91% |
| 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) | 203 | 6.84% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, East Prairie's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of East Prairie, MO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of East Prairie population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, East Prairie's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does East Prairie, MO have?
East Prairie, MO has 27 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.91% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in East Prairie is Black.
What is the largest minority group in East Prairie, MO?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, East Prairie is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 0.91% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in East Prairie.
What is the majority race in East Prairie, MO?
With a population of 2,739 (92.25% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in East Prairie.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in East Prairie, with 0.91% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
