Elkton, SD population by race
The table below shows Elkton's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 727 | 89.20% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 31 | 3.80% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 49 | 6.01% |
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Elkton 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; Elkton has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Elkton's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Elkton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.20% are white, 0.98% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.80% are some other race and 6.01% are multiracial.
Elkton '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 Elkton is White with a population of 727 (89.20% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 49 (6.01% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Elkton, SD
By ethnicity, 256 (31.41% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 559 (68.59% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Elkton, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 556 (99.46% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Elkton, SD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Elkton's Non-Hispanic population.
Elkton 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 | 556 | 99.46% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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) | 3 | 0.54% |
Among the Hispanic population in Elkton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 138 (53.91% of the total Hispanic population).
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Elkton, SD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Elkton's Hispanic population.
Elkton Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 116 | 45.31% |
| Puerto Rican | 2 | 0.78% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 138 | 53.91% |
Things to know
What percentage of Elkton, SD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 31.41% of Elkton population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Elkton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 138 (53.91% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Elkton, SD have?
Elkton, SD 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 Elkton, SD?
With 68.59% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Elkton.
That being said, with a 3.80% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Elkton.
What is the majority race in Elkton, SD?
With a population of 727 (89.20% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Elkton.
Some other races are second largest race in Elkton, with 3.80% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
