Horse Cave, KY population by race
The table below shows Horse Cave's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,653 | 70.25% |
| Black or African American | 470 | 19.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 19 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 211 | 8.97% |
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Horse Cave 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; Horse Cave has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Horse Cave's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Horse Cave population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 70.25% are white, 19.97% are Black or African American, 0.81% are Asian and 8.97% are multiracial.
Horse Cave '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Horse Cave is White with a population of 1,653 (70.25% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 211 (8.97% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Horse Cave, KY
By ethnicity, 45 (1.91% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,308 (98.09% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Horse Cave, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,608 (69.67% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Horse Cave, KY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Horse Cave's Non-Hispanic population.
Horse Cave 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 | 1,608 | 69.67% |
| Black or African American alone | 470 | 20.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 19 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 211 | 9.14% |
Among the Hispanic population in Horse Cave, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 45 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Horse Cave, KY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Horse Cave's Hispanic population.
Horse Cave 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 | 45 | 100.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Horse Cave, KY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.91% of Horse Cave population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Horse Cave, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 45 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Horse Cave, KY have?
Horse Cave, KY has 470 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 19.97% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Horse Cave is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Horse Cave, KY?
With 98.09% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Horse Cave.
That being said, with a 19.97% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Horse Cave.
What is the majority race in Horse Cave, KY?
With a population of 1,653 (70.25% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Horse Cave.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Horse Cave, with 19.97% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
