Fort Sumner, NM population by race
The table below shows Fort Sumner's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 400 | 33.17% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 696 | 57.71% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 108 | 8.96% |
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Fort Sumner 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 Sumner has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Fort Sumner's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Fort Sumner population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 33.17% are white, 0.08% are Black or African American, 0.08% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 57.71% are some other race and 8.96% are multiracial.
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Fort Sumner, NM population by race.
The largest racial group in Fort Sumner is Some other race with a population of 696 (57.71% of the total population).
Fort Sumner '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 Some other race population in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Fort Sumner is Some other race with a population of 696 (57.71% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 108 (8.96% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fort Sumner, NM
By ethnicity, 896 (74.30% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 310 (25.70% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fort Sumner, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 284 (91.61% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Fort Sumner, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Sumner's Non-Hispanic population.
Fort Sumner 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 | 284 | 91.61% |
| Black or African American alone | 1 | 0.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1 | 0.32% |
| 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) | 24 | 7.74% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fort Sumner, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 564 (62.95% of the total Hispanic population).
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Fort Sumner, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Sumner's Hispanic population.
Fort Sumner Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 332 | 37.05% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 564 | 62.95% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fort Sumner, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 74.30% of Fort Sumner population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fort Sumner, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 564 (62.95% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fort Sumner, NM have?
Fort Sumner, NM has 1 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.08% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fort Sumner is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fort Sumner, NM?
With 74.30% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Fort Sumner.
That being said, with a 33.17% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Fort Sumner.
What is the majority race in Fort Sumner, NM?
With a population of 696 (57.71% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in Fort Sumner.
Whites are second largest race in Fort Sumner, with 33.17% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
