Iuka, MS population by race
The table below shows Iuka's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,915 | 93.52% |
| Black or African American | 130 | 4.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 3 | 0.10% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 69 | 2.21% |
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Iuka 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; Iuka has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Iuka's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Iuka population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 93.52% are white, 4.17% are Black or African American, 0.10% are some other race and 2.21% are multiracial.
Iuka '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 Iuka is White with a population of 2,915 (93.52% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 69 (2.21% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Iuka, MS
By ethnicity, 3 (0.10% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,114 (99.90% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Iuka, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,915 (93.61% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Iuka, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Iuka's Non-Hispanic population.
Iuka 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 | 2,915 | 93.61% |
| Black or African American alone | 130 | 4.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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) | 69 | 2.22% |
Among the Hispanic population in Iuka, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Iuka, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Iuka's Hispanic population.
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What percentage of Iuka, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.10% of Iuka population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Iuka, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Iuka, MS have?
Iuka, MS has 130 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.17% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Iuka is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Iuka, MS?
With 99.90% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Iuka.
That being said, with a 4.17% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Iuka.
What is the majority race in Iuka, MS?
With a population of 2,915 (93.52% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Iuka.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Iuka, with 4.17% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
