FIGURE 1
Mendenhall, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Mendenhall is Black or African American with a population of 1,403 (54.11% of the total population).
Mendenhall, MS population by race
The table below shows Mendenhall's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,168 | 45.04% |
| Black or African American | 1,403 | 54.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 22 | 0.85% |
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Mendenhall 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; Mendenhall has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Mendenhall's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Mendenhall population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 45.04% are white, 54.11% are Black or African American and 0.85% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Mendenhall, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Mendenhall is Black or African American with a population of 1,403 (54.11% of the total population).
Mendenhall '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Mendenhall is Black or African American with a population of 1,403 (54.11% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 22 (0.85% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mendenhall, MS
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,593 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Mendenhall is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 1,403 (54.11% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Mendenhall, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mendenhall's Non-Hispanic population.
Mendenhall 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 | 1,168 | 45.04% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,403 | 54.11% |
| 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) | 22 | 0.85% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Mendenhall's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Mendenhall, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Mendenhall population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Mendenhall's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Mendenhall, MS have?
Mendenhall, MS has 1,403 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 54.11% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mendenhall is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mendenhall, MS?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Mendenhall is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 45.04% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Mendenhall.
What is the majority race in Mendenhall, MS?
With a population of 1,403 (54.11% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Mendenhall.
Whites are second largest race in Mendenhall, with 45.04% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
