Lanett, AL population by race
The table below shows Lanett's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,712 | 24.88% |
| Black or African American | 4,918 | 71.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 24 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 36 | 0.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 187 | 2.72% |
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Lanett 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; Lanett has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lanett's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lanett population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 24.88% are white, 71.48% are Black or African American, 0.35% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.52% are some other race and 2.72% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Lanett, AL population by race.
The largest racial group in Lanett is Black or African American with a population of 4,918 (71.48% of the total population).
Lanett '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Lanett is Black or African American with a population of 4,918 (71.48% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 187 (2.72% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lanett, AL
By ethnicity, 525 (7.63% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,355 (92.37% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lanett, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 4,918 (77.39% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Lanett, AL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lanett's Non-Hispanic population.
Lanett 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 | 1,223 | 19.24% |
| Black or African American alone | 4,918 | 77.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 24 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 3 | 0.05% |
| Some other race alone | 1 | 0.02% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 186 | 2.93% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lanett, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 272 (51.81% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Lanett, AL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lanett's Hispanic population.
Lanett Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 272 | 51.81% |
| Puerto Rican | 30 | 5.71% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 223 | 42.48% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lanett, AL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.63% of Lanett population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lanett, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 272 (51.81% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lanett, AL have?
Lanett, AL has 4,918 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 71.48% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lanett is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lanett, AL?
With 92.37% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lanett.
That being said, with a 24.88% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Lanett.
What is the majority race in Lanett, AL?
With a population of 4,918 (71.48% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Lanett.
Whites are second largest race in Lanett, with 24.88% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
