Echols County, GA population by race
The table below shows Echols County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,444 | 65.93% |
| Black or African American | 153 | 4.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 59 | 1.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 320 | 8.63% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 727 | 19.61% |
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Echols County 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; Echols County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Echols County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Echols County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 65.93% are white, 4.13% are Black or African American, 0.11% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.59% are Asian, 8.63% are some other race and 19.61% are multiracial.
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Echols County, GA population by race.
The largest racial group in Echols County is White with a population of 2,444 (65.93% of the total population).
Echols County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Echols County is White with a population of 2,444 (65.93% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 727 (19.61% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Echols County, GA
By ethnicity, 1,149 (31% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,558 (69% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Echols County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,078 (81.24% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Echols County, GA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Echols County's Non-Hispanic population.
Echols County 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 | 2,078 | 81.24% |
| Black or African American alone | 153 | 5.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2 | 0.08% |
| Asian alone | 59 | 2.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 266 | 10.40% |
Among the Hispanic population in Echols County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,091 (94.95% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Echols County, GA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Echols County's Hispanic population.
Echols County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,091 | 94.95% |
| Puerto Rican | 45 | 3.92% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 1.13% |
Things to know
What percentage of Echols County, GA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 31% of Echols County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Echols County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,091 (94.95% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Echols County, GA have?
Echols County, GA has 153 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.13% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Echols County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Echols County, GA?
With 69% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Echols County.
That being said, with a 8.63% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Echols County.
What is the majority race in Echols County, GA?
With a population of 2,444 (65.93% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Echols County.
Some other races are second largest race in Echols County, with 8.63% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
