Gadsden County, FL population by race
The table below shows Gadsden County's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 15,384 | 35.17% |
Black or African American | 24,041 | 54.96% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 580 | 1.33% |
Asian | 17 | 0.04% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 1,667 | 3.81% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,057 | 4.70% |
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Gadsden County 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; Gadsden County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Gadsden County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Gadsden County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 35.17% are white, 54.96% are Black or African American, 1.33% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.04% are Asian, 3.81% are some other race and 4.70% are multiracial.
Gadsden County '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 Black or African American population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Gadsden County is Black or African American with a population of 24,041 (54.96% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,057 (4.70% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Gadsden County, FL
By ethnicity, 4,874 (11.14% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 38,872 (88.86% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Gadsden County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 23,853 (61.36% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Gadsden County, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Gadsden County's Non-Hispanic population.
Gadsden County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
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White alone | 13,880 | 35.71% |
Black or African American alone | 23,853 | 61.36% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 144 | 0.37% |
Asian alone | 17 | 0.04% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 35 | 0.09% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 943 | 2.43% |
Among the Hispanic population in Gadsden County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,948 (60.48% of the total Hispanic population).
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Gadsden County, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Gadsden County's Hispanic population.
Gadsden County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 2,948 | 60.48% |
Puerto Rican | 419 | 8.60% |
Cuban | 281 | 5.77% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,226 | 25.15% |
Things to know
What percentage of Gadsden County, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 11.14% of Gadsden County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Gadsden County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,948 (60.48% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Gadsden County, FL have?
Gadsden County, FL has 24,041 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 54.96% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Gadsden County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Gadsden County, FL?
With 88.86% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Gadsden County.
That being said, with a 35.17% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Gadsden County.
What is the majority race in Gadsden County, FL?
With a population of 24,041 (54.96% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Gadsden County.
Whites are second largest race in Gadsden County, with 35.17% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates