Fort Wayne, IN population by race
The table below shows Fort Wayne's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180,054 | 68.07% |
| Black or African American | 40,285 | 15.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 674 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 14,781 | 5.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 131 | 0.05% |
| Some other race | 9,965 | 3.77% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 18,624 | 7.04% |
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Fort Wayne 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 Wayne has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Fort Wayne's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Fort Wayne population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 68.07% are white, 15.23% are Black or African American, 0.25% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.59% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.77% are some other race and 7.04% are multiracial.
Fort Wayne '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 Wayne is White with a population of 180,054 (68.07% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 18,624 (7.04% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fort Wayne, IN
By ethnicity, 25,595 (9.68% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 238,919 (90.32% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fort Wayne, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 171,313 (71.70% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Fort Wayne, IN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Wayne's Non-Hispanic population.
Fort Wayne 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 | 171,313 | 71.70% |
| Black or African American alone | 39,674 | 16.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 223 | 0.09% |
| Asian alone | 14,745 | 6.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 116 | 0.05% |
| Some other race alone | 866 | 0.36% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11,982 | 5.02% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fort Wayne, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 19,141 (74.78% of the total Hispanic population).
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Fort Wayne, IN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Wayne's Hispanic population.
Fort Wayne Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 19,141 | 74.78% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,631 | 6.37% |
| Cuban | 115 | 0.45% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,708 | 18.39% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fort Wayne, IN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 9.68% of Fort Wayne population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fort Wayne, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 19,141 (74.78% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fort Wayne, IN have?
Fort Wayne, IN has 40,285 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 15.23% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fort Wayne is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fort Wayne, IN?
With 90.32% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fort Wayne.
That being said, with a 15.23% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Fort Wayne.
What is the majority race in Fort Wayne, IN?
With a population of 180,054 (68.07% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fort Wayne.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Fort Wayne, with 15.23% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
