Lawson, MO population by race
The table below shows Lawson's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,349 | 96.71% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 15 | 0.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 56 | 2.31% |
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Lawson 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; Lawson has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Lawson's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Lawson population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.71% are white, 0.37% are Black or African American, 0.62% are some other race and 2.31% are multiracial.
Lawson '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Lawson is White with a population of 2,349 (96.71% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 56 (2.31% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lawson, MO
By ethnicity, 46 (1.89% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,383 (98.11% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lawson, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,336 (98.03% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Lawson, MO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lawson's Non-Hispanic population.
Lawson 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 | 2,336 | 98.03% |
| Black or African American alone | 6 | 0.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 41 | 1.72% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lawson, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 31 (67.39% of the total Hispanic population).
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Lawson, MO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lawson's Hispanic population.
Lawson Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 15 | 32.61% |
| Puerto Rican | 31 | 67.39% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lawson, MO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.89% of Lawson population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lawson, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 31 (67.39% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lawson, MO have?
Lawson, MO has 9 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.37% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lawson is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lawson, MO?
With 98.11% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lawson.
That being said, with a 0.62% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Lawson.
What is the majority race in Lawson, MO?
With a population of 2,349 (96.71% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lawson.
Some other races are second largest race in Lawson, with 0.62% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
