Helena-West Helena, AR population by race
The table below shows Helena-West Helena's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,082 | 21.99% |
| Black or African American | 6,997 | 73.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 93 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 40 | 0.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 258 | 2.72% |
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Helena-West Helena 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; Helena-West Helena has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Helena-West Helena's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Helena-West Helena population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 21.99% are white, 73.89% are Black or African American, 0.98% are Asian, 0.42% are some other race and 2.72% are multiracial.
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Helena-West Helena, AR population by race.
The largest racial group in Helena-West Helena is Black or African American with a population of 6,997 (73.89% of the total population).
Helena-West Helena '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 Helena-West Helena is Black or African American with a population of 6,997 (73.89% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 258 (2.72% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Helena-West Helena, AR
By ethnicity, 251 (2.65% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,219 (97.35% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Helena-West Helena, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 6,997 (75.90% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Helena-West Helena, AR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Helena-West Helena's Non-Hispanic population.
Helena-West Helena 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 | 1,922 | 20.85% |
| Black or African American alone | 6,997 | 75.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 93 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 14 | 0.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 193 | 2.09% |
Among the Hispanic population in Helena-West Helena, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 171 (68.13% of the total Hispanic population).
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Helena-West Helena, AR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Helena-West Helena's Hispanic population.
Helena-West Helena Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 171 | 68.13% |
| Puerto Rican | 58 | 23.11% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 8.76% |
Things to know
What percentage of Helena-West Helena, AR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.65% of Helena-West Helena population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Helena-West Helena, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 171 (68.13% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Helena-West Helena, AR have?
Helena-West Helena, AR has 6,997 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 73.89% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Helena-West Helena is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Helena-West Helena, AR?
With 97.35% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Helena-West Helena.
That being said, with a 21.99% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Helena-West Helena.
What is the majority race in Helena-West Helena, AR?
With a population of 6,997 (73.89% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Helena-West Helena.
Whites are second largest race in Helena-West Helena, with 21.99% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
