FIGURE 1
Harpers Ferry, WV population by race.
The largest racial group in Harpers Ferry is White with a population of 293 (97.34% of the total population).
Harpers Ferry, WV population by race
The table below shows Harpers Ferry's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 293 | 97.34% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 3 | 1.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2 | 0.66% |
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Harpers Ferry 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; Harpers Ferry has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Harpers Ferry's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Harpers Ferry population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.34% are white, 1% are Black or African American, 1% are Asian and 0.66% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Harpers Ferry, WV population by race.
The largest racial group in Harpers Ferry is White with a population of 293 (97.34% of the total population).
Harpers Ferry '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Harpers Ferry is White with a population of 293 (97.34% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2 (0.66% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Harpers Ferry, WV
By ethnicity, 1 (0.33% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 300 (99.67% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Harpers Ferry, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 292 (97.33% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Harpers Ferry, WV Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Harpers Ferry's Non-Hispanic population.
Harpers Ferry 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 | 292 | 97.33% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 1.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 3 | 1.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2 | 0.67% |
Among the Hispanic population in Harpers Ferry, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Harpers Ferry, WV Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Harpers Ferry's Hispanic population.
Harpers Ferry Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Harpers Ferry, WV is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.33% of Harpers Ferry population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Harpers Ferry, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Harpers Ferry, WV have?
Harpers Ferry, WV has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.00% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Harpers Ferry is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Harpers Ferry, WV?
With 99.67% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Harpers Ferry.
That being said, with a 1% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Harpers Ferry.
What is the majority race in Harpers Ferry, WV?
With a population of 293 (97.34% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Harpers Ferry.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Harpers Ferry, with 1% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
