Elk Horn, IA population by race
The table below shows Elk Horn's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 492 | 90.44% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 1.29% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 37 | 6.80% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 8 | 1.47% |
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Elk Horn 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; Elk Horn has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Elk Horn's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Elk Horn population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 90.44% are white, 1.29% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.80% are some other race and 1.47% are multiracial.
Elk Horn '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 Elk Horn is White with a population of 492 (90.44% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 8 (1.47% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Elk Horn, IA
By ethnicity, 28 (5.15% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 516 (94.85% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Elk Horn, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 492 (95.35% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Elk Horn, IA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Elk Horn's Non-Hispanic population.
Elk Horn 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 | 492 | 95.35% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 7 | 1.36% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 12 | 2.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5 | 0.97% |
Among the Hispanic population in Elk Horn, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 21 (75% of the total Hispanic population).
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Elk Horn, IA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Elk Horn's Hispanic population.
Elk Horn Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4 | 14.29% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 21 | 75.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 10.71% |
Things to know
What percentage of Elk Horn, IA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.15% of Elk Horn population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Elk Horn, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 21 (75% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Elk Horn, IA have?
Elk Horn, IA has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Elk Horn, IA?
With 94.85% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Elk Horn.
That being said, with a 6.80% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Elk Horn.
What is the majority race in Elk Horn, IA?
With a population of 492 (90.44% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Elk Horn.
Some other races are second largest race in Elk Horn, with 6.80% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
