Fossil, OR population by race
The table below shows Fossil's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 446 | 91.96% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 9 | 1.86% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 30 | 6.19% |
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Fossil 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; Fossil has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Fossil's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Fossil population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 91.96% are white, 1.86% are some other race and 6.19% are multiracial.
Fossil '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 Fossil is White with a population of 446 (91.96% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 30 (6.19% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fossil, OR
By ethnicity, 26 (5.36% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 459 (94.64% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fossil, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 420 (91.50% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Fossil, OR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fossil's Non-Hispanic population.
Fossil 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 | 420 | 91.50% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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 | 9 | 1.96% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 30 | 6.54% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fossil, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 18 (69.23% of the total Hispanic population).
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Fossil, OR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fossil's Hispanic population.
Fossil Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 8 | 30.77% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 69.23% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fossil, OR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.36% of Fossil population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fossil, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 18 (69.23% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fossil, OR have?
Fossil, OR has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Fossil, OR?
With 94.64% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fossil.
That being said, with a 1.86% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Fossil.
What is the majority race in Fossil, OR?
With a population of 446 (91.96% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fossil.
Some other races are second largest race in Fossil, with 1.86% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
