Fairmount Heights, MD population by race
The table below shows Fairmount Heights's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 7.32% |
| Black or African American | 919 | 61.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 3.62% |
| Asian | 51 | 3.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 324 | 21.74% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 33 | 2.21% |
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Fairmount Heights 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; Fairmount Heights has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Fairmount Heights's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Fairmount Heights population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 7.32% are white, 61.68% are Black or African American, 3.62% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.42% are Asian, 21.74% are some other race and 2.21% are multiracial.
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Fairmount Heights, MD population by race.
The largest racial group in Fairmount Heights is Black or African American with a population of 919 (61.68% of the total population).
Fairmount Heights '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Fairmount Heights is Black or African American with a population of 919 (61.68% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 33 (2.21% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fairmount Heights, MD
By ethnicity, 364 (24.43% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,126 (75.57% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fairmount Heights, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 919 (81.62% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Fairmount Heights, MD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fairmount Heights's Non-Hispanic population.
Fairmount Heights 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 | 69 | 6.13% |
| Black or African American alone | 919 | 81.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 54 | 4.80% |
| Asian alone | 51 | 4.53% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 33 | 2.93% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fairmount Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 209 (57.42% of the total Hispanic population).
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Fairmount Heights, MD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fairmount Heights's Hispanic population.
Fairmount Heights Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 209 | 57.42% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 155 | 42.58% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fairmount Heights, MD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 24.43% of Fairmount Heights population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fairmount Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 209 (57.42% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fairmount Heights, MD have?
Fairmount Heights, MD has 919 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 61.68% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fairmount Heights is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fairmount Heights, MD?
With 75.57% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fairmount Heights.
That being said, with a 21.74% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Fairmount Heights.
What is the majority race in Fairmount Heights, MD?
With a population of 919 (61.68% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Fairmount Heights.
Some other races are second largest race in Fairmount Heights, with 21.74% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
