Mercedes, TX population by race
The table below shows Mercedes's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,222 | 56.37% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 6 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 1,981 | 12.11% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,149 | 31.47% |
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Mercedes 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; Mercedes has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Mercedes's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Mercedes population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 56.37% are white, 0.04% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 12.11% are some other race and 31.47% are multiracial.
Mercedes '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 Mercedes is White with a population of 9,222 (56.37% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,149 (31.47% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mercedes, TX
By ethnicity, 15,155 (92.63% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,206 (7.37% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mercedes, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,185 (98.26% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mercedes, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mercedes's Non-Hispanic population.
Mercedes 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 | 1,185 | 98.26% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 6 | 0.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 3 | 0.25% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 1.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mercedes, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 14,314 (94.45% of the total Hispanic population).
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Mercedes, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mercedes's Hispanic population.
Mercedes Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 14,314 | 94.45% |
| Puerto Rican | 38 | 0.25% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 803 | 5.30% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mercedes, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 92.63% of Mercedes population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mercedes, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 14,314 (94.45% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mercedes, TX have?
Mercedes, 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 Mercedes, TX?
With 92.63% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Mercedes.
That being said, with a 12.11% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Mercedes.
What is the majority race in Mercedes, TX?
With a population of 9,222 (56.37% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mercedes.
Some other races are second largest race in Mercedes, with 12.11% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
