Lamb County, TX population by race
The table below shows Lamb County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,188 | 78.22% |
| Black or African American | 453 | 3.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 60 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.26% |
| Some other race | 374 | 2.87% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,847 | 14.18% |
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Lamb 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; Lamb County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lamb County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lamb County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.22% are white, 3.48% are Black or African American, 0.46% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.52% are Asian, 0.26% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.87% are some other race and 14.18% are multiracial.
Lamb 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 Lamb County is White with a population of 10,188 (78.22% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,847 (14.18% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lamb County, TX
By ethnicity, 7,416 (56.94% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 5,608 (43.06% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lamb County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 4,881 (87.04% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Lamb County, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lamb County's Non-Hispanic population.
Lamb 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 | 4,881 | 87.04% |
| Black or African American alone | 429 | 7.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 17 | 0.30% |
| Asian alone | 54 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 34 | 0.61% |
| Some other race alone | 5 | 0.09% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 188 | 3.35% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lamb County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,998 (94.36% of the total Hispanic population).
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Lamb County, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lamb County's Hispanic population.
Lamb County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 6,998 | 94.36% |
| Puerto Rican | 4 | 0.05% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 414 | 5.58% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lamb County, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 56.94% of Lamb County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lamb County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,998 (94.36% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lamb County, TX have?
Lamb County, TX has 453 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.48% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lamb County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lamb County, TX?
With 56.94% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Lamb County.
That being said, with a 3.48% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Lamb County.
What is the majority race in Lamb County, TX?
With a population of 10,188 (78.22% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lamb County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Lamb County, with 3.48% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
