Greenbelt, MD population by race
The table below shows Greenbelt's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 5,571 | 22.60% |
Black or African American | 11,613 | 47.12% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 153 | 0.62% |
Asian | 2,881 | 11.69% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 2,893 | 11.74% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,535 | 6.23% |
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Greenbelt 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; Greenbelt has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Greenbelt's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Greenbelt population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 22.60% are white, 47.12% are Black or African American, 0.62% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 11.69% are Asian, 11.74% are some other race and 6.23% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Greenbelt, MD population by race.
The largest racial group in Greenbelt is Black or African American with a population of 11,613 (47.12% of the total population).
Greenbelt '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 Greenbelt is Black or African American with a population of 11,613 (47.12% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,535 (6.23% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Greenbelt, MD
By ethnicity, 3,790 (15.38% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 20,856 (84.62% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Greenbelt, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 11,522 (55.25% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Greenbelt, MD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Greenbelt's Non-Hispanic population.
Greenbelt 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 | 5,114 | 24.52% |
Black or African American alone | 11,522 | 55.25% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 118 | 0.57% |
Asian alone | 2,863 | 13.73% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 96 | 0.46% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,143 | 5.48% |
Among the Hispanic population in Greenbelt, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 3,012 (79.47% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Greenbelt, MD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Greenbelt's Hispanic population.
Greenbelt Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 506 | 13.35% |
Puerto Rican | 233 | 6.15% |
Cuban | 39 | 1.03% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,012 | 79.47% |
Things to know
What percentage of Greenbelt, MD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 15.38% of Greenbelt population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Greenbelt, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 3,012 (79.47% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Greenbelt, MD have?
Greenbelt, MD has 11,613 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 47.12% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Greenbelt is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Greenbelt, MD?
With 84.62% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Greenbelt.
That being said, with a 22.60% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Greenbelt.
What is the majority race in Greenbelt, MD?
With a population of 11,613 (47.12% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Greenbelt.
Whites are second largest race in Greenbelt, with 22.60% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates