Mellette, SD population by race
The table below shows Mellette's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 149 | 84.66% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 3.41% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 4 | 2.27% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 17 | 9.66% |
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Mellette 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; Mellette has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Mellette's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Mellette population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.66% are white, 3.41% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.27% are some other race and 9.66% are multiracial.
Mellette '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 Mellette is White with a population of 149 (84.66% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 17 (9.66% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mellette, SD
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 176 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Mellette is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 149 (84.66% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mellette, SD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mellette's Non-Hispanic population.
Mellette 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 | 149 | 84.66% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6 | 3.41% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 4 | 2.27% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 17 | 9.66% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Mellette's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Mellette, SD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Mellette population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Mellette's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Mellette, SD have?
Mellette, SD has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Mellette, SD?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Mellette is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 3.41% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Mellette.
What is the majority race in Mellette, SD?
With a population of 149 (84.66% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mellette.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Mellette, with 3.41% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
