Escanaba, MI population by race
The table below shows Escanaba's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,988 | 88.59% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 0.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 294 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 17 | 0.14% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,013 | 8.17% |
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Escanaba 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; Escanaba has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Escanaba's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Escanaba population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.59% are white, 0.46% are Black or African American, 2.37% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.27% are Asian, 0.14% are some other race and 8.17% are multiracial.
Escanaba '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 Escanaba is White with a population of 10,988 (88.59% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,013 (8.17% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Escanaba, MI
By ethnicity, 254 (2.05% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 12,149 (97.95% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Escanaba, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,881 (89.56% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Escanaba, MI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Escanaba's Non-Hispanic population.
Escanaba 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 | 10,881 | 89.56% |
| Black or African American alone | 57 | 0.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 294 | 2.42% |
| Asian alone | 34 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 883 | 7.27% |
Among the Hispanic population in Escanaba, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 119 (46.85% of the total Hispanic population).
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Escanaba, MI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Escanaba's Hispanic population.
Escanaba Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 119 | 46.85% |
| Puerto Rican | 36 | 14.17% |
| Cuban | 52 | 20.47% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 18.50% |
Things to know
What percentage of Escanaba, MI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.05% of Escanaba population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Escanaba, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 119 (46.85% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Escanaba, MI have?
Escanaba, MI has 57 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.46% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Escanaba is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Escanaba, MI?
With 97.95% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Escanaba.
That being said, with a 2.37% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Escanaba.
What is the majority race in Escanaba, MI?
With a population of 10,988 (88.59% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Escanaba.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Escanaba, with 2.37% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
