Gearhart, OR population by race
The table below shows Gearhart's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,700 | 86.78% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 72 | 3.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 185 | 9.44% |
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Gearhart 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; Gearhart has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Gearhart's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Gearhart population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 86.78% are white, 0.10% are Black or African American, 3.68% are Asian and 9.44% are multiracial.
Gearhart '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 Gearhart is White with a population of 1,700 (86.78% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 185 (9.44% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Gearhart, OR
By ethnicity, 160 (8.17% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,799 (91.83% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Gearhart, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,690 (93.94% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Gearhart, OR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Gearhart's Non-Hispanic population.
Gearhart 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 | 1,690 | 93.94% |
| Black or African American alone | 2 | 0.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 18 | 1.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 89 | 4.95% |
Among the Hispanic population in Gearhart, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 56 (35% of the total Hispanic population).
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Gearhart, OR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Gearhart's Hispanic population.
Gearhart Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 50 | 31.25% |
| Puerto Rican | 14 | 8.75% |
| Cuban | 40 | 25.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 56 | 35.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Gearhart, OR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.17% of Gearhart population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Gearhart, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 56 (35% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Gearhart, OR have?
Gearhart, OR has 2 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.10% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Gearhart is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Gearhart, OR?
With 91.83% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Gearhart.
That being said, with a 3.68% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Gearhart.
What is the majority race in Gearhart, OR?
With a population of 1,700 (86.78% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Gearhart.
Asians are second largest race in Gearhart, with 3.68% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
