Fort Worth, TX population by race
The table below shows Fort Worth's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 479,402 | 51.85% |
| Black or African American | 177,635 | 19.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5,578 | 0.60% |
| Asian | 45,247 | 4.89% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 982 | 0.11% |
| Some other race | 100,925 | 10.91% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 114,894 | 12.43% |
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Fort Worth 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 Worth has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Fort Worth's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Fort Worth population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 51.85% are white, 19.21% are Black or African American, 0.60% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.89% are Asian, 0.11% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 10.91% are some other race and 12.43% are multiracial.
Fort Worth '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 Worth is White with a population of 479,402 (51.85% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 114,894 (12.43% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fort Worth, TX
By ethnicity, 325,185 (35.17% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 599,478 (64.83% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fort Worth, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 348,665 (58.16% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Fort Worth, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Worth's Non-Hispanic population.
Fort Worth 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 | 348,665 | 58.16% |
| Black or African American alone | 174,538 | 29.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,773 | 0.30% |
| Asian alone | 44,378 | 7.40% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 802 | 0.13% |
| Some other race alone | 3,967 | 0.66% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 25,355 | 4.23% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fort Worth, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 271,493 (83.49% of the total Hispanic population).
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Fort Worth, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Worth's Hispanic population.
Fort Worth Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 271,493 | 83.49% |
| Puerto Rican | 11,358 | 3.49% |
| Cuban | 3,995 | 1.23% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 38,339 | 11.79% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fort Worth, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 35.17% of Fort Worth population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fort Worth, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 271,493 (83.49% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fort Worth, TX have?
Fort Worth, TX has 177,635 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 19.21% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fort Worth is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fort Worth, TX?
With 64.83% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fort Worth.
That being said, with a 19.21% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Fort Worth.
What is the majority race in Fort Worth, TX?
With a population of 479,402 (51.85% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fort Worth.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Fort Worth, with 19.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
