Forest Grove, OR population by race
The table below shows Forest Grove's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,973 | 72.53% |
| Black or African American | 256 | 0.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 212 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 608 | 2.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,839 | 10.85% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,272 | 12.51% |
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Forest Grove 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; Forest Grove has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Forest Grove's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Forest Grove population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 72.53% are white, 0.98% are Black or African American, 0.81% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.32% are Asian, 10.85% are some other race and 12.51% are multiracial.
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Forest Grove, OR population by race.
The largest racial group in Forest Grove is White with a population of 18,973 (72.53% of the total population).
Forest Grove '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 Forest Grove is White with a population of 18,973 (72.53% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,272 (12.51% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Forest Grove, OR
By ethnicity, 7,701 (29.44% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 18,459 (70.56% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Forest Grove, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 16,589 (89.87% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Forest Grove, OR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Forest Grove's Non-Hispanic population.
Forest Grove 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 | 16,589 | 89.87% |
| Black or African American alone | 256 | 1.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 25 | 0.14% |
| Asian alone | 608 | 3.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 54 | 0.29% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 927 | 5.02% |
Among the Hispanic population in Forest Grove, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,861 (89.09% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Forest Grove, OR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Forest Grove's Hispanic population.
Forest Grove Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 6,861 | 89.09% |
| Puerto Rican | 95 | 1.23% |
| Cuban | 8 | 0.10% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 737 | 9.57% |
Things to know
What percentage of Forest Grove, OR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 29.44% of Forest Grove population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Forest Grove, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,861 (89.09% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Forest Grove, OR have?
Forest Grove, OR has 256 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.98% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Forest Grove is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Forest Grove, OR?
With 70.56% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Forest Grove.
That being said, with a 10.85% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Forest Grove.
What is the majority race in Forest Grove, OR?
With a population of 18,973 (72.53% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Forest Grove.
Some other races are second largest race in Forest Grove, with 10.85% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
