Marion, LA population by race
The table below shows Marion's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 33.01% |
| Black or African American | 357 | 58.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 53 | 8.66% |
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Marion 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; Marion has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Marion's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Marion population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 33.01% are white, 58.33% are Black or African American and 8.66% are multiracial.
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Marion, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Marion is Black or African American with a population of 357 (58.33% of the total population).
Marion '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Marion is Black or African American with a population of 357 (58.33% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 53 (8.66% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Marion, LA
By ethnicity, 5 (0.82% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 607 (99.18% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Marion, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 357 (58.81% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Marion, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Marion's Non-Hispanic population.
Marion 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 | 199 | 32.78% |
| Black or African American alone | 357 | 58.81% |
| 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) | 51 | 8.40% |
Among the Hispanic population in Marion, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Marion, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Marion's Hispanic population.
Marion Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 5 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Marion, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.82% of Marion population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Marion, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Marion, LA have?
Marion, LA has 357 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 58.33% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Marion is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Marion, LA?
With 99.18% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Marion.
That being said, with a 33.01% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Marion.
What is the majority race in Marion, LA?
With a population of 357 (58.33% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Marion.
Whites are second largest race in Marion, with 33.01% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
