Macon, MS population by race
The table below shows Macon's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 501 | 15.21% |
| Black or African American | 2,775 | 84.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 17 | 0.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Macon 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; Macon has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Macon's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Macon population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 15.21% are white, 84.27% are Black or African American and 0.52% are some other race.
FIGURE 1
Macon, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Macon is Black or African American with a population of 2,775 (84.27% of the total population).
Macon '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 Macon is Black or African American with a population of 2,775 (84.27% of the total population).
2. There is no multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races .
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Macon, MS
By ethnicity, 26 (0.79% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,267 (99.21% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Macon, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 2,775 (84.94% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Macon, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Macon's Non-Hispanic population.
Macon 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 | 492 | 15.06% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,775 | 84.94% |
| 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) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Macon, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 20 (76.92% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Macon, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Macon's Hispanic population.
Macon Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 20 | 76.92% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 23.08% |
Things to know
What percentage of Macon, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.79% of Macon population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Macon, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 20 (76.92% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Macon, MS have?
Macon, MS has 2,775 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 84.27% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Macon is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Macon, MS?
With 99.21% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Macon.
That being said, with a 15.21% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Macon.
What is the majority race in Macon, MS?
With a population of 2,775 (84.27% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Macon.
Whites are second largest race in Macon, with 15.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
