Fairview Heights, IL population by race
The table below shows Fairview Heights's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,118 | 55.73% |
| Black or African American | 4,951 | 30.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 207 | 1.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 131 | 0.80% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,953 | 11.94% |
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Fairview 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; Fairview Heights has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Fairview Heights's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Fairview Heights population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 55.73% are white, 30.26% are Black or African American, 1.27% are Asian, 0.80% are some other race and 11.94% are multiracial.
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Fairview Heights, IL population by race.
The largest racial group in Fairview Heights is White with a population of 9,118 (55.73% of the total population).
Fairview 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 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 Fairview Heights is White with a population of 9,118 (55.73% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,953 (11.94% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fairview Heights, IL
By ethnicity, 570 (3.48% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 15,790 (96.52% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fairview Heights, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,677 (54.95% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Fairview Heights, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fairview Heights's Non-Hispanic population.
Fairview 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 | 8,677 | 54.95% |
| Black or African American alone | 4,951 | 31.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 207 | 1.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 120 | 0.76% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,835 | 11.62% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fairview Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 354 (62.11% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Fairview Heights, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fairview Heights's Hispanic population.
Fairview Heights Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 88 | 15.44% |
| Puerto Rican | 128 | 22.46% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 354 | 62.11% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fairview Heights, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.48% of Fairview Heights population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fairview Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 354 (62.11% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fairview Heights, IL have?
Fairview Heights, IL has 4,951 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 30.26% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fairview Heights is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fairview Heights, IL?
With 96.52% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fairview Heights.
That being said, with a 30.26% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Fairview Heights.
What is the majority race in Fairview Heights, IL?
With a population of 9,118 (55.73% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fairview Heights.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Fairview Heights, with 30.26% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
