Jefferson Davis County, MS population by race
The table below shows Jefferson Davis County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,257 | 37.70% |
| Black or African American | 6,889 | 61.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 11 | 0.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 134 | 1.19% |
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Jefferson Davis 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; Jefferson Davis County has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Jefferson Davis County's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Jefferson Davis County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 37.70% are white, 61.01% are Black or African American, 0.10% are Asian and 1.19% are multiracial.
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Jefferson Davis County, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Jefferson Davis County is Black or African American with a population of 6,889 (61.01% of the total population).
Jefferson Davis 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 Black or African American population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Jefferson Davis County is Black or African American with a population of 6,889 (61.01% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 134 (1.19% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Jefferson Davis County, MS
By ethnicity, 22 (0.19% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,269 (99.81% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Jefferson Davis County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 6,889 (61.13% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Jefferson Davis County, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Jefferson Davis County's Non-Hispanic population.
Jefferson Davis 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 | 4,235 | 37.58% |
| Black or African American alone | 6,889 | 61.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 11 | 0.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 134 | 1.19% |
Among the Hispanic population in Jefferson Davis County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 13 (59.09% of the total Hispanic population).
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Jefferson Davis County, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Jefferson Davis County's Hispanic population.
Jefferson Davis County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 9 | 40.91% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 59.09% |
Things to know
What percentage of Jefferson Davis County, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.19% of Jefferson Davis County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Jefferson Davis County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 13 (59.09% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Jefferson Davis County, MS have?
Jefferson Davis County, MS has 6,889 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 61.01% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Jefferson Davis County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Jefferson Davis County, MS?
With 99.81% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Jefferson Davis County.
That being said, with a 37.70% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Jefferson Davis County.
What is the majority race in Jefferson Davis County, MS?
With a population of 6,889 (61.01% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Jefferson Davis County.
Whites are second largest race in Jefferson Davis County, with 37.70% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
