Fort Madison, IA population by race
The table below shows Fort Madison's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,479 | 92.09% |
| Black or African American | 410 | 3.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 32 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 46 | 0.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 326 | 3.17% |
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Fort Madison 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 Madison has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Fort Madison's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Fort Madison population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.09% are white, 3.98% are Black or African American, 0.31% are Asian, 0.45% are some other race and 3.17% are multiracial.
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Fort Madison, IA population by race.
The largest racial group in Fort Madison is White with a population of 9,479 (92.09% of the total population).
Fort Madison '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 Fort Madison is White with a population of 9,479 (92.09% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 326 (3.17% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fort Madison, IA
By ethnicity, 606 (5.89% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,687 (94.11% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fort Madison, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,979 (92.69% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Fort Madison, IA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Madison's Non-Hispanic population.
Fort Madison 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 | 8,979 | 92.69% |
| Black or African American alone | 410 | 4.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 32 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 12 | 0.12% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 254 | 2.62% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fort Madison, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 589 (97.19% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Fort Madison, IA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Madison's Hispanic population.
Fort Madison Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 589 | 97.19% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 2.81% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fort Madison, IA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.89% of Fort Madison population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fort Madison, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 589 (97.19% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fort Madison, IA have?
Fort Madison, IA has 410 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.98% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fort Madison is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fort Madison, IA?
With 94.11% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fort Madison.
That being said, with a 3.98% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Fort Madison.
What is the majority race in Fort Madison, IA?
With a population of 9,479 (92.09% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fort Madison.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Fort Madison, with 3.98% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
