Itasca County, MN population by race
The table below shows Itasca County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,432 | 89.74% |
| Black or African American | 274 | 0.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,286 | 2.85% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.06% |
| Some other race | 331 | 0.73% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,577 | 5.72% |
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Itasca 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; Itasca County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Itasca County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Itasca County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.74% are white, 0.61% are Black or African American, 2.85% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.28% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.73% are some other race and 5.72% are multiracial.
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Itasca County, MN population by race.
The largest racial group in Itasca County is White with a population of 40,432 (89.74% of the total population).
Itasca 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 Itasca County is White with a population of 40,432 (89.74% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,577 (5.72% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Itasca County, MN
By ethnicity, 765 (1.70% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 44,289 (98.30% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Itasca County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 40,182 (90.73% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Itasca County, MN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Itasca County's Non-Hispanic population.
Itasca 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 | 40,182 | 90.73% |
| Black or African American alone | 274 | 0.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,285 | 2.90% |
| Asian alone | 125 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 26 | 0.06% |
| Some other race alone | 130 | 0.29% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,267 | 5.12% |
Among the Hispanic population in Itasca County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 343 (44.84% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Itasca County, MN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Itasca County's Hispanic population.
Itasca County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 343 | 44.84% |
| Puerto Rican | 111 | 14.51% |
| Cuban | 22 | 2.88% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 289 | 37.78% |
Things to know
What percentage of Itasca County, MN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.70% of Itasca County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Itasca County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 343 (44.84% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Itasca County, MN have?
Itasca County, MN has 274 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.61% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Itasca County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Itasca County, MN?
With 98.30% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Itasca County.
That being said, with a 2.85% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Itasca County.
What is the majority race in Itasca County, MN?
With a population of 40,432 (89.74% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Itasca County.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Itasca County, with 2.85% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
