Howard, KS population by race
The table below shows Howard's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 527 | 96.52% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 5 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 2.20% |
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Howard 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; Howard has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Howard's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Howard population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.52% are white, 0.37% are Black or African American, 0.92% are Asian and 2.20% are multiracial.
Howard '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 Howard is White with a population of 527 (96.52% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12 (2.20% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Howard, KS
By ethnicity, 37 (6.78% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 509 (93.22% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Howard, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 491 (96.46% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Howard, KS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Howard's Non-Hispanic population.
Howard 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 | 491 | 96.46% |
| Black or African American alone | 2 | 0.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 5 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11 | 2.16% |
Among the Hispanic population in Howard, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 36 (97.30% of the total Hispanic population).
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Howard, KS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Howard's Hispanic population.
Howard Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 36 | 97.30% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 2.70% |
Things to know
What percentage of Howard, KS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.78% of Howard population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Howard, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 36 (97.30% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Howard, KS have?
Howard, KS has 2 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.37% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Howard is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Howard, KS?
With 93.22% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Howard.
That being said, with a 0.92% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Howard.
What is the majority race in Howard, KS?
With a population of 527 (96.52% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Howard.
Asians are second largest race in Howard, with 0.92% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
