Essex, IL population by race
The table below shows Essex's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 888 | 92.98% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 61 | 6.39% |
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Essex 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; Essex has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Essex's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Essex population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.98% are white, 0.63% are Black or African American and 6.39% are multiracial.
Essex '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 village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Essex is White with a population of 888 (92.98% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 61 (6.39% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Essex, IL
By ethnicity, 139 (14.55% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 816 (85.45% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Essex, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 749 (91.79% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Essex, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Essex's Non-Hispanic population.
Essex 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 | 749 | 91.79% |
| Black or African American alone | 6 | 0.74% |
| 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) | 61 | 7.48% |
Among the Hispanic population in Essex, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 139 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Essex, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Essex's Hispanic population.
Essex Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 139 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Essex, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 14.55% of Essex population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Essex, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 139 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Essex, IL have?
Essex, IL has 6 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.63% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Essex is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Essex, IL?
With 85.45% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Essex.
That being said, with a 0.63% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Essex.
What is the majority race in Essex, IL?
With a population of 888 (92.98% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Essex.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Essex, with 0.63% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
