Fort Kent, Maine population by race
The table below shows Fort Kent town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,755 | 92.06% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 1.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 21 | 0.51% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 237 | 5.81% |
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Fort Kent town 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; Fort Kent town has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Fort Kent town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Fort Kent town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.06% are white, 1.62% are Black or African American, 0.51% are some other race and 5.81% are multiracial.
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Fort Kent, Maine population by race.
The largest racial group in Fort Kent town is White with a population of 3,755 (92.06% of the total population).
Fort Kent town '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Fort Kent town is White with a population of 3,755 (92.06% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 237 (5.81% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fort Kent, Maine
By ethnicity, 75 (1.84% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,004 (98.16% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fort Kent town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,755 (93.78% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Fort Kent, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Kent town's Non-Hispanic population.
Fort Kent town 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 | 3,755 | 93.78% |
| Black or African American alone | 58 | 1.45% |
| 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) | 191 | 4.77% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fort Kent town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 46 (61.33% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Fort Kent, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Kent town's Hispanic population.
Fort Kent town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 46 | 61.33% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 8 | 10.67% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 28.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fort Kent, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.84% of Fort Kent town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fort Kent town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 46 (61.33% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fort Kent, Maine have?
Fort Kent, Maine has 66 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.62% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fort Kent town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fort Kent, Maine?
With 98.16% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fort Kent town.
That being said, with a 1.62% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Fort Kent town.
What is the majority race in Fort Kent, Maine?
With a population of 3,755 (92.06% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fort Kent town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Fort Kent town, with 1.62% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
