Hickory, MS population by race
The table below shows Hickory's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 35.96% |
| Black or African American | 274 | 58.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 1 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 26 | 5.53% |
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Hickory 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; Hickory has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Hickory's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Hickory population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 35.96% are white, 58.30% are Black or African American, 0.21% are Asian and 5.53% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Hickory, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Hickory is Black or African American with a population of 274 (58.30% of the total population).
Hickory '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Hickory is Black or African American with a population of 274 (58.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 26 (5.53% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Hickory, MS
By ethnicity, 1 (0.21% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 469 (99.79% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Hickory, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 274 (58.42% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Hickory, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Hickory's Non-Hispanic population.
Hickory 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 | 168 | 35.82% |
| Black or African American alone | 274 | 58.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 26 | 5.54% |
Among the Hispanic population in Hickory, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Hickory, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Hickory's Hispanic population.
Hickory Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Hickory, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.21% of Hickory population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Hickory, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Hickory, MS have?
Hickory, MS has 274 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 58.30% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Hickory is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Hickory, MS?
With 99.79% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Hickory.
That being said, with a 35.96% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Hickory.
What is the majority race in Hickory, MS?
With a population of 274 (58.30% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Hickory.
Whites are second largest race in Hickory, with 35.96% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
