Jamaica Beach, TX population by race
The table below shows Jamaica Beach's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 886 | 80.33% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 73 | 6.62% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 38 | 3.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 106 | 9.61% |
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Jamaica Beach 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; Jamaica Beach has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Jamaica Beach's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Jamaica Beach population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 80.33% are white, 6.62% are Asian, 3.45% are some other race and 9.61% are multiracial.
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Jamaica Beach, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Jamaica Beach is White with a population of 886 (80.33% of the total population).
Jamaica Beach '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 Jamaica Beach is White with a population of 886 (80.33% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 106 (9.61% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Jamaica Beach, TX
By ethnicity, 141 (12.78% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 962 (87.22% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Jamaica Beach, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 809 (84.10% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Jamaica Beach, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Jamaica Beach's Non-Hispanic population.
Jamaica Beach 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 | 809 | 84.10% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 73 | 7.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 38 | 3.95% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 42 | 4.37% |
Among the Hispanic population in Jamaica Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 124 (87.94% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Jamaica Beach, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Jamaica Beach's Hispanic population.
Jamaica Beach Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 124 | 87.94% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 12.06% |
Things to know
What percentage of Jamaica Beach, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 12.78% of Jamaica Beach population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Jamaica Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 124 (87.94% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Jamaica Beach, TX have?
Jamaica Beach, TX has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Jamaica Beach, TX?
With 87.22% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Jamaica Beach.
That being said, with a 6.62% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Jamaica Beach.
What is the majority race in Jamaica Beach, TX?
With a population of 886 (80.33% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Jamaica Beach.
Asians are second largest race in Jamaica Beach, with 6.62% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
