Elizabeth City, NC population by race
The table below shows Elizabeth City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,412 | 39.91% |
| Black or African American | 9,171 | 49.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 100 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 256 | 1.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.06% |
| Some other race | 419 | 2.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,201 | 6.47% |
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Elizabeth City 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; Elizabeth City has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Elizabeth City's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Elizabeth City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 39.91% are white, 49.39% are Black or African American, 0.54% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.38% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.26% are some other race and 6.47% are multiracial.
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Elizabeth City, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Elizabeth City is Black or African American with a population of 9,171 (49.39% of the total population).
Elizabeth City 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Elizabeth City is Black or African American with a population of 9,171 (49.39% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,201 (6.47% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Elizabeth City, NC
By ethnicity, 1,587 (8.55% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 16,983 (91.45% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Elizabeth City, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 9,021 (53.12% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Elizabeth City, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Elizabeth City's Non-Hispanic population.
Elizabeth City 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 | 6,853 | 40.35% |
| Black or African American alone | 9,021 | 53.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 38 | 0.22% |
| Asian alone | 256 | 1.51% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 11 | 0.06% |
| Some other race alone | 72 | 0.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 732 | 4.31% |
Among the Hispanic population in Elizabeth City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 736 (46.38% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Elizabeth City, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Elizabeth City's Hispanic population.
Elizabeth City Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 453 | 28.54% |
| Puerto Rican | 736 | 46.38% |
| Cuban | 9 | 0.57% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 389 | 24.51% |
Things to know
What percentage of Elizabeth City, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.55% of Elizabeth City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Elizabeth City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 736 (46.38% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Elizabeth City, NC have?
Elizabeth City, NC has 9,171 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 49.39% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Elizabeth City is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Elizabeth City, NC?
With 91.45% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Elizabeth City.
That being said, with a 39.91% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Elizabeth City.
What is the majority race in Elizabeth City, NC?
With a population of 9,171 (49.39% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Elizabeth City.
Whites are second largest race in Elizabeth City, with 39.91% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
