Mecan, Wisconsin population by race
The table below shows Mecan town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 662 | 98.07% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9 | 1.33% |
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Mecan town 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; Mecan town has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Mecan town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Mecan town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 98.07% are white, 0.30% are Black or African American, 0.30% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 1.33% are multiracial.
Mecan town '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Mecan town is White with a population of 662 (98.07% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9 (1.33% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mecan, Wisconsin
By ethnicity, 3 (0.44% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 672 (99.56% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mecan town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 659 (98.07% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mecan, Wisconsin Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mecan town's Non-Hispanic population.
Mecan town 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 | 659 | 98.07% |
| Black or African American alone | 2 | 0.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2 | 0.30% |
| 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) | 9 | 1.34% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mecan town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Mecan, Wisconsin Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mecan town's Hispanic population.
Mecan town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mecan, Wisconsin is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.44% of Mecan town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mecan town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mecan, Wisconsin have?
Mecan, Wisconsin has 2 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.30% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mecan town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mecan, Wisconsin?
With 99.56% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mecan town.
That being said, with a 0.30% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Mecan town.
What is the majority race in Mecan, Wisconsin?
With a population of 662 (98.07% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mecan town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Mecan town, with 0.30% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
