Las Piedras Municipio, PR population by race
The table below shows Las Piedras Municipio's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,006 | 11.41% |
| Black or African American | 11,993 | 34.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 18,096 | 51.56% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 949 | 2.70% |
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Las Piedras Municipio 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; Las Piedras Municipio has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Las Piedras Municipio's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Las Piedras Municipio population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 11.41% are white, 34.17% are Black or African American, 0.07% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.09% are Asian, 51.56% are some other race and 2.70% are multiracial.
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Las Piedras Municipio, PR population by race.
The largest racial group in Las Piedras Municipio is Some other race with a population of 18,096 (51.56% of the total population).
Las Piedras Municipio '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 Some other race population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Las Piedras Municipio is Some other race with a population of 18,096 (51.56% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 949 (2.70% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Las Piedras Municipio, PR
By ethnicity, 34,994 (99.70% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 105 (0.30% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Las Piedras Municipio, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 42 (40% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Las Piedras Municipio, PR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Las Piedras Municipio's Non-Hispanic population.
Las Piedras Municipio 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 | 12 | 11.43% |
| Black or African American alone | 42 | 40.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 31 | 29.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 20 | 19.05% |
Among the Hispanic population in Las Piedras Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 34,492 (98.57% of the total Hispanic population).
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Las Piedras Municipio, PR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Las Piedras Municipio's Hispanic population.
Las Piedras Municipio Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 56 | 0.16% |
| Puerto Rican | 34,492 | 98.57% |
| Cuban | 63 | 0.18% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 383 | 1.09% |
Things to know
What percentage of Las Piedras Municipio, PR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 99.70% of Las Piedras Municipio population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Las Piedras Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 34,492 (98.57% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Las Piedras Municipio, PR have?
Las Piedras Municipio, PR has 11,993 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 34.17% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Las Piedras Municipio is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Las Piedras Municipio, PR?
With 99.70% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Las Piedras Municipio.
That being said, with a 34.17% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Las Piedras Municipio.
What is the majority race in Las Piedras Municipio, PR?
With a population of 18,096 (51.56% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in Las Piedras Municipio.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Las Piedras Municipio, with 34.17% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
