Marshall County, MS population by race
The table below shows Marshall County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,200 | 47.68% |
| Black or African American | 15,498 | 45.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 176 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 998 | 2.94% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,058 | 3.11% |
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Marshall 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; Marshall County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Marshall County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Marshall County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 47.68% are white, 45.61% are Black or African American, 0.52% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.12% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.94% are some other race and 3.11% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Marshall County, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Marshall County is White with a population of 16,200 (47.68% of the total population).
Marshall County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Marshall County is White with a population of 16,200 (47.68% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,058 (3.11% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Marshall County, MS
By ethnicity, 1,452 (4.27% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 32,528 (95.73% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Marshall County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 16,006 (49.21% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Marshall County, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Marshall County's Non-Hispanic population.
Marshall 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 | 16,006 | 49.21% |
| Black or African American alone | 15,475 | 47.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 14 | 0.04% |
| Asian alone | 40 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 167 | 0.51% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 826 | 2.54% |
Among the Hispanic population in Marshall County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,080 (74.38% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Marshall County, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Marshall County's Hispanic population.
Marshall County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,080 | 74.38% |
| Puerto Rican | 68 | 4.68% |
| Cuban | 192 | 13.22% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 112 | 7.71% |
Things to know
What percentage of Marshall County, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.27% of Marshall County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Marshall County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,080 (74.38% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Marshall County, MS have?
Marshall County, MS has 15,498 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 45.61% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Marshall County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Marshall County, MS?
With 95.73% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Marshall County.
That being said, with a 45.61% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Marshall County.
What is the majority race in Marshall County, MS?
With a population of 16,200 (47.68% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Marshall County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Marshall County, with 45.61% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates