Isle of Wight County, VA population by race
The table below shows Isle of Wight County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,388 | 70.41% |
| Black or African American | 8,595 | 22.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 82 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 402 | 1.03% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 617 | 1.59% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,802 | 4.63% |
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Isle of Wight 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; Isle of Wight County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Isle of Wight County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Isle of Wight County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 70.41% are white, 22.10% are Black or African American, 0.21% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.03% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.59% are some other race and 4.63% are multiracial.
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Isle of Wight County, VA population by race.
The largest racial group in Isle of Wight County is White with a population of 27,388 (70.41% of the total population).
Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight County is White with a population of 27,388 (70.41% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,802 (4.63% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Isle of Wight County, VA
By ethnicity, 1,569 (4.03% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 37,329 (95.97% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Isle of Wight County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 27,025 (72.40% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Isle of Wight County, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Isle of Wight County's Non-Hispanic population.
Isle of Wight 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 | 27,025 | 72.40% |
| Black or African American alone | 8,459 | 22.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 69 | 0.18% |
| Asian alone | 393 | 1.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 12 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 107 | 0.29% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,264 | 3.39% |
Among the Hispanic population in Isle of Wight County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 650 (41.43% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Isle of Wight County, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Isle of Wight County's Hispanic population.
Isle of Wight County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 418 | 26.64% |
| Puerto Rican | 358 | 22.82% |
| Cuban | 143 | 9.11% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 650 | 41.43% |
Things to know
What percentage of Isle of Wight County, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.03% of Isle of Wight County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Isle of Wight County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 650 (41.43% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Isle of Wight County, VA have?
Isle of Wight County, VA has 8,595 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 22.10% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Isle of Wight County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Isle of Wight County, VA?
With 95.97% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Isle of Wight County.
That being said, with a 22.10% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Isle of Wight County.
What is the majority race in Isle of Wight County, VA?
With a population of 27,388 (70.41% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Isle of Wight County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Isle of Wight County, with 22.10% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
