Harper Woods, MI population by race
The table below shows Harper Woods's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,614 | 30.16% |
| Black or African American | 9,770 | 63.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 59 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 71 | 0.46% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 744 | 4.86% |
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Harper Woods 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; Harper Woods has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Harper Woods's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Harper Woods population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 30.16% are white, 63.87% are Black or African American, 0.39% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.25% are Asian, 0.46% are some other race and 4.86% are multiracial.
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Harper Woods, MI population by race.
The largest racial group in Harper Woods is Black or African American with a population of 9,770 (63.87% of the total population).
Harper Woods '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Harper Woods is Black or African American with a population of 9,770 (63.87% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 744 (4.86% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Harper Woods, MI
By ethnicity, 201 (1.31% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 15,095 (98.69% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Harper Woods, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 9,684 (64.15% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Harper Woods, MI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Harper Woods's Non-Hispanic population.
Harper Woods 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 | 4,569 | 30.27% |
| Black or African American alone | 9,684 | 64.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 33 | 0.22% |
| Asian alone | 38 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 28 | 0.19% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 743 | 4.92% |
Among the Hispanic population in Harper Woods, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 149 (74.13% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Harper Woods, MI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Harper Woods's Hispanic population.
Harper Woods Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 26 | 12.94% |
| Puerto Rican | 149 | 74.13% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 12.94% |
Things to know
What percentage of Harper Woods, MI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.31% of Harper Woods population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Harper Woods, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 149 (74.13% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Harper Woods, MI have?
Harper Woods, MI has 9,770 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 63.87% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Harper Woods is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Harper Woods, MI?
With 98.69% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Harper Woods.
That being said, with a 30.16% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Harper Woods.
What is the majority race in Harper Woods, MI?
With a population of 9,770 (63.87% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Harper Woods.
Whites are second largest race in Harper Woods, with 30.16% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
