Melvin, TX population by race
The table below shows Melvin's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 75.50% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 1.99% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 3 | 1.99% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 31 | 20.53% |
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Melvin 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; Melvin has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Melvin's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Melvin population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 75.50% are white, 1.99% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.99% are some other race and 20.53% are multiracial.
Melvin '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 Melvin is White with a population of 114 (75.50% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 31 (20.53% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Melvin, TX
By ethnicity, 81 (53.64% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 70 (46.36% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Melvin, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 70 (100% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Melvin, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Melvin's Non-Hispanic population.
Melvin 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 | 70 | 100.00% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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 Melvin, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 78 (96.30% of the total Hispanic population).
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Melvin, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Melvin's Hispanic population.
Melvin Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 78 | 96.30% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 3.70% |
Things to know
What percentage of Melvin, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 53.64% of Melvin population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Melvin, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 78 (96.30% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Melvin, TX have?
Melvin, TX 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 Melvin, TX?
With 53.64% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Melvin.
That being said, with a 1.99% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Melvin.
What is the majority race in Melvin, TX?
With a population of 114 (75.50% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Melvin.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Melvin, with 1.99% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
