Grand Prairie, TX population by race
The table below shows Grand Prairie's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78,264 | 39.67% |
| Black or African American | 46,057 | 23.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,084 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 13,516 | 6.85% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 30,453 | 15.44% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 27,845 | 14.11% |
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Grand Prairie 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; Grand Prairie has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Grand Prairie's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Grand Prairie population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 39.67% are white, 23.35% are Black or African American, 0.55% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.85% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 15.44% are some other race and 14.11% are multiracial.
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Grand Prairie, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Grand Prairie is White with a population of 78,264 (39.67% of the total population).
Grand Prairie 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Grand Prairie is White with a population of 78,264 (39.67% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 27,845 (14.11% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Grand Prairie, TX
By ethnicity, 93,780 (47.54% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 103,499 (52.46% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Grand Prairie, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 44,581 (43.07% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Grand Prairie, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Grand Prairie's Non-Hispanic population.
Grand Prairie 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 | 40,087 | 38.73% |
| Black or African American alone | 44,581 | 43.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 372 | 0.36% |
| Asian alone | 13,385 | 12.93% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 48 | 0.05% |
| Some other race alone | 667 | 0.64% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,359 | 4.21% |
Among the Hispanic population in Grand Prairie, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 77,835 (83% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Grand Prairie, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Grand Prairie's Hispanic population.
Grand Prairie Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 77,835 | 83.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,379 | 1.47% |
| Cuban | 353 | 0.38% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 14,213 | 15.16% |
Things to know
What percentage of Grand Prairie, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 47.54% of Grand Prairie population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Grand Prairie, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 77,835 (83% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Grand Prairie, TX have?
Grand Prairie, TX has 46,057 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 23.35% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Grand Prairie is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Grand Prairie, TX?
With 52.46% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Grand Prairie.
That being said, with a 23.35% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Grand Prairie.
What is the majority race in Grand Prairie, TX?
With a population of 78,264 (39.67% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Grand Prairie.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Grand Prairie, with 23.35% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
