Fuquay-Varina, NC population by race
The table below shows Fuquay-Varina's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,028 | 68.95% |
| Black or African American | 5,742 | 15.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 122 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 1,248 | 3.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,043 | 2.76% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,566 | 9.45% |
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Fuquay-Varina 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; Fuquay-Varina has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Fuquay-Varina's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Fuquay-Varina population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 68.95% are white, 15.21% are Black or African American, 0.32% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.31% are Asian, 2.76% are some other race and 9.45% are multiracial.
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Fuquay-Varina, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Fuquay-Varina is White with a population of 26,028 (68.95% of the total population).
Fuquay-Varina '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Fuquay-Varina is White with a population of 26,028 (68.95% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,566 (9.45% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fuquay-Varina, NC
By ethnicity, 3,248 (8.60% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 34,501 (91.40% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fuquay-Varina, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 25,365 (73.52% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Fuquay-Varina, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fuquay-Varina's Non-Hispanic population.
Fuquay-Varina 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 | 25,365 | 73.52% |
| Black or African American alone | 5,742 | 16.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 73 | 0.21% |
| Asian alone | 1,248 | 3.62% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 262 | 0.76% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,811 | 5.25% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fuquay-Varina, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,119 (34.45% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Fuquay-Varina, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fuquay-Varina's Hispanic population.
Fuquay-Varina Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,119 | 34.45% |
| Puerto Rican | 810 | 24.94% |
| Cuban | 375 | 11.55% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 944 | 29.06% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fuquay-Varina, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.60% of Fuquay-Varina population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fuquay-Varina, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,119 (34.45% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fuquay-Varina, NC have?
Fuquay-Varina, NC has 5,742 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 15.21% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fuquay-Varina is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fuquay-Varina, NC?
With 91.40% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fuquay-Varina.
That being said, with a 15.21% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Fuquay-Varina.
What is the majority race in Fuquay-Varina, NC?
With a population of 26,028 (68.95% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fuquay-Varina.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Fuquay-Varina, with 15.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
