Fredericksburg city, VA population by race
The table below shows Fredericksburg city's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,923 | 59.89% |
| Black or African American | 6,084 | 21.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 1,084 | 3.84% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,545 | 5.47% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,572 | 9.10% |
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Fredericksburg city 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; Fredericksburg city has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Fredericksburg city's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Fredericksburg city population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 59.89% are white, 21.53% are Black or African American, 0.18% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.84% are Asian, 5.47% are some other race and 9.10% are multiracial.
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Fredericksburg city, VA population by race.
The largest racial group in Fredericksburg city is White with a population of 16,923 (59.89% of the total population).
Fredericksburg city '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Fredericksburg city is White with a population of 16,923 (59.89% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,572 (9.10% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fredericksburg city, VA
By ethnicity, 3,308 (11.71% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 24,950 (88.29% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fredericksburg city, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 16,084 (64.46% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Fredericksburg city, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fredericksburg city's Non-Hispanic population.
Fredericksburg city 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 | 16,084 | 64.46% |
| Black or African American alone | 5,838 | 23.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 50 | 0.20% |
| Asian alone | 1,068 | 4.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 185 | 0.74% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,725 | 6.91% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fredericksburg city, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,926 (58.22% of the total Hispanic population).
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Fredericksburg city, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fredericksburg city's Hispanic population.
Fredericksburg city Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 815 | 24.64% |
| Puerto Rican | 514 | 15.54% |
| Cuban | 53 | 1.60% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,926 | 58.22% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fredericksburg city, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 11.71% of Fredericksburg city population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fredericksburg city, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,926 (58.22% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fredericksburg city, VA have?
Fredericksburg city, VA has 6,084 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 21.53% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fredericksburg city is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fredericksburg city, VA?
With 88.29% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fredericksburg city.
That being said, with a 21.53% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Fredericksburg city.
What is the majority race in Fredericksburg city, VA?
With a population of 16,923 (59.89% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fredericksburg city.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Fredericksburg city, with 21.53% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
