Ghent, MN population by race
The table below shows Ghent's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 387 | 84.68% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 1.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 1 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 61 | 13.35% |
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Ghent 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; Ghent has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Ghent's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Ghent population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.68% are white, 1.75% are Black or African American, 0.22% are Asian and 13.35% are multiracial.
Ghent '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 Ghent is White with a population of 387 (84.68% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 61 (13.35% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ghent, MN
By ethnicity, 67 (14.66% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 390 (85.34% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ghent, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 379 (97.18% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Ghent, MN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ghent's Non-Hispanic population.
Ghent 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 | 379 | 97.18% |
| Black or African American alone | 8 | 2.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2 | 0.51% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ghent, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 65 (97.01% of the total Hispanic population).
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Ghent, MN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ghent's Hispanic population.
Ghent Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 65 | 97.01% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 2.99% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ghent, MN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 14.66% of Ghent population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ghent, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 65 (97.01% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ghent, MN have?
Ghent, MN has 8 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.75% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ghent is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ghent, MN?
With 85.34% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ghent.
That being said, with a 1.75% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Ghent.
What is the majority race in Ghent, MN?
With a population of 387 (84.68% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Ghent.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Ghent, with 1.75% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
