Latimer County, OK population by race
The table below shows Latimer County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,036 | 63.29% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 1.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,297 | 24.09% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 89 | 0.93% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 908 | 9.52% |
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Latimer 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; Latimer County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Latimer County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Latimer County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 63.29% are white, 1.20% are Black or African American, 24.09% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.98% are Asian, 0.93% are some other race and 9.52% are multiracial.
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Latimer County, OK population by race.
The largest racial group in Latimer County is White with a population of 6,036 (63.29% of the total population).
Latimer 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 Latimer County is White with a population of 6,036 (63.29% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 908 (9.52% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Latimer County, OK
By ethnicity, 471 (4.94% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,066 (95.06% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Latimer County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,844 (64.46% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Latimer County, OK Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Latimer County's Non-Hispanic population.
Latimer 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 | 5,844 | 64.46% |
| Black or African American alone | 111 | 1.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2,241 | 24.72% |
| Asian alone | 93 | 1.03% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 1 | 0.01% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 776 | 8.56% |
Among the Hispanic population in Latimer County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 369 (78.34% of the total Hispanic population).
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Latimer County, OK Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Latimer County's Hispanic population.
Latimer County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 369 | 78.34% |
| Puerto Rican | 4 | 0.85% |
| Cuban | 5 | 1.06% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 93 | 19.75% |
Things to know
What percentage of Latimer County, OK is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.94% of Latimer County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Latimer County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 369 (78.34% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Latimer County, OK have?
Latimer County, OK has 114 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.20% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Latimer County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Latimer County, OK?
With 95.06% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Latimer County.
That being said, with a 24.09% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Latimer County.
What is the majority race in Latimer County, OK?
With a population of 6,036 (63.29% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Latimer County.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Latimer County, with 24.09% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
