Emporia city, VA population by race
The table below shows Emporia city's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,400 | 24.65% |
| Black or African American | 3,440 | 60.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 44 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 796 | 14.01% |
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Emporia 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; Emporia city has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Emporia city's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Emporia city population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 24.65% are white, 60.56% are Black or African American, 0.77% are Asian and 14.01% are multiracial.
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Emporia city, VA population by race.
The largest racial group in Emporia city is Black or African American with a population of 3,440 (60.56% of the total population).
Emporia city '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Emporia city is Black or African American with a population of 3,440 (60.56% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 796 (14.01% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Emporia city, VA
By ethnicity, 266 (4.68% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 5,414 (95.32% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Emporia city, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 3,426 (63.28% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Emporia city, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Emporia city's Non-Hispanic population.
Emporia 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 | 1,337 | 24.70% |
| Black or African American alone | 3,426 | 63.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 44 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 607 | 11.21% |
Among the Hispanic population in Emporia city, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 205 (77.07% of the total Hispanic population).
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Emporia city, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Emporia city's Hispanic population.
Emporia city Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 61 | 22.93% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 205 | 77.07% |
Things to know
What percentage of Emporia city, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.68% of Emporia city population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Emporia city, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 205 (77.07% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Emporia city, VA have?
Emporia city, VA has 3,440 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 60.56% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Emporia city is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Emporia city, VA?
With 95.32% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Emporia city.
That being said, with a 24.65% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Emporia city.
What is the majority race in Emporia city, VA?
With a population of 3,440 (60.56% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Emporia city.
Whites are second largest race in Emporia city, with 24.65% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
