Edwards, MS population by race
The table below shows Edwards's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 6.64% |
| Black or African American | 841 | 93.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2 | 0.22% |
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Edwards 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; Edwards has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Edwards's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Edwards population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 6.64% are white, 93.13% are Black or African American and 0.22% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Edwards, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Edwards is Black or African American with a population of 841 (93.13% of the total population).
Edwards '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 Black or African American population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Edwards is Black or African American with a population of 841 (93.13% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2 (0.22% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Edwards, MS
By ethnicity, 3 (0.33% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 900 (99.67% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Edwards, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 840 (93.33% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Edwards, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Edwards's Non-Hispanic population.
Edwards 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 | 60 | 6.67% |
| Black or African American alone | 840 | 93.33% |
| 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) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Edwards, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Edwards, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Edwards's Hispanic population.
Edwards 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 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Edwards, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.33% of Edwards population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Edwards, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Edwards, MS have?
Edwards, MS has 841 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 93.13% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Edwards is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Edwards, MS?
With 99.67% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Edwards.
That being said, with a 6.64% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Edwards.
What is the majority race in Edwards, MS?
With a population of 841 (93.13% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Edwards.
Whites are second largest race in Edwards, with 6.64% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
