Howard, KS population by race
The table below shows Howard's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 526 | 95.12% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 17 | 3.07% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7 | 1.27% |
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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): 95.12% are white, 0.54% are Black or African American, 3.07% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 1.27% 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 526 (95.12% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7 (1.27% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Howard, KS
By ethnicity, 55 (9.95% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 498 (90.05% 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 475 (95.38% 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 | 475 | 95.38% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 0.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 14 | 2.81% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6 | 1.20% |
Among the Hispanic population in Howard, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 54 (98.18% 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 | 54 | 98.18% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 1.82% |
Things to know
What percentage of Howard, KS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 9.95% 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 54 (98.18% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Howard, KS have?
Howard, KS has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.54% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Howard is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Howard, KS?
With 90.05% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Howard.
That being said, with a 3.07% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Howard.
What is the majority race in Howard, KS?
With a population of 526 (95.12% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Howard.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Howard, with 3.07% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
