Lexington, IL population by race
The table below shows Lexington's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,049 | 97.20% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.43% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 2 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 48 | 2.28% |
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Lexington 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; Lexington has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Lexington's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Lexington population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.20% are white, 0.43% are Black or African American, 0.09% are Asian and 2.28% are multiracial.
Lexington '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 Lexington is White with a population of 2,049 (97.20% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 48 (2.28% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lexington, IL
By ethnicity, 81 (3.84% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,027 (96.16% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lexington, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,998 (98.57% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Lexington, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lexington's Non-Hispanic population.
Lexington 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 | 1,998 | 98.57% |
| Black or African American alone | 9 | 0.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 2 | 0.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 18 | 0.89% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lexington, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 81 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Lexington, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lexington's Hispanic population.
Lexington Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 81 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lexington, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.84% of Lexington population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lexington, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 81 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lexington, IL have?
Lexington, IL has 9 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.43% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lexington is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lexington, IL?
With 96.16% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lexington.
That being said, with a 0.43% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Lexington.
What is the majority race in Lexington, IL?
With a population of 2,049 (97.20% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lexington.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Lexington, with 0.43% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
