Hendricks County, IN population by race
The table below shows Hendricks County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144,917 | 82.51% |
| Black or African American | 14,231 | 8.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 305 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 5,672 | 3.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 2,722 | 1.55% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7,750 | 4.41% |
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Hendricks County 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; Hendricks County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Hendricks County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Hendricks County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.51% are white, 8.10% are Black or African American, 0.17% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.23% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.55% are some other race and 4.41% are multiracial.
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Hendricks County, IN population by race.
The largest racial group in Hendricks County is White with a population of 144,917 (82.51% of the total population).
Hendricks County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Hendricks County is White with a population of 144,917 (82.51% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7,750 (4.41% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Hendricks County, IN
By ethnicity, 7,963 (4.53% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 167,676 (95.47% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Hendricks County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 142,034 (84.71% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Hendricks County, IN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Hendricks County's Non-Hispanic population.
Hendricks County 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 | 142,034 | 84.71% |
| Black or African American alone | 14,086 | 8.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 175 | 0.10% |
| Asian alone | 5,672 | 3.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 18 | 0.01% |
| Some other race alone | 751 | 0.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,940 | 2.95% |
Among the Hispanic population in Hendricks County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,915 (49.16% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Hendricks County, IN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Hendricks County's Hispanic population.
Hendricks County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,915 | 49.16% |
| Puerto Rican | 690 | 8.67% |
| Cuban | 126 | 1.58% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,232 | 40.59% |
Things to know
What percentage of Hendricks County, IN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.53% of Hendricks County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Hendricks County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,915 (49.16% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Hendricks County, IN have?
Hendricks County, IN has 14,231 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.10% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Hendricks County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Hendricks County, IN?
With 95.47% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Hendricks County.
That being said, with a 8.10% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Hendricks County.
What is the majority race in Hendricks County, IN?
With a population of 144,917 (82.51% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Hendricks County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Hendricks County, with 8.10% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
