Elkader, IA population by race
The table below shows Elkader's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,186 | 94.96% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 57 | 4.56% |
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Elkader 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; Elkader has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Elkader's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Elkader population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.96% are white, 0.16% are Black or African American, 0.32% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 4.56% are multiracial.
Elkader '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 Elkader is White with a population of 1,186 (94.96% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 57 (4.56% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Elkader, IA
By ethnicity, 47 (3.76% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,202 (96.24% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Elkader, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,186 (98.67% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Elkader, IA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Elkader's Non-Hispanic population.
Elkader 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 | 1,186 | 98.67% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2 | 0.17% |
| 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) | 14 | 1.16% |
Among the Hispanic population in Elkader, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 47 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Elkader, IA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Elkader's Hispanic population.
Elkader Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 47 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Elkader, IA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.76% of Elkader population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Elkader, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 47 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Elkader, IA have?
Elkader, IA has 2 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.16% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Elkader is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Elkader, IA?
With 96.24% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Elkader.
That being said, with a 0.32% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Elkader.
What is the majority race in Elkader, IA?
With a population of 1,186 (94.96% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Elkader.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Elkader, with 0.32% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
