Mercer, Maine population by race
The table below shows Mercer town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 571 | 76.85% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 51 | 6.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 35 | 4.71% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 86 | 11.57% |
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Mercer 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; Mercer town has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Mercer town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Mercer town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 76.85% are white, 6.86% are Asian, 4.71% are some other race and 11.57% are multiracial.
Mercer 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 Mercer town is White with a population of 571 (76.85% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 86 (11.57% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mercer, Maine
By ethnicity, 21 (2.83% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 722 (97.17% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mercer town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 571 (79.09% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mercer, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mercer town's Non-Hispanic population.
Mercer 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 | 571 | 79.09% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 51 | 7.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 14 | 1.94% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 86 | 11.91% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mercer town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 13 (61.90% of the total Hispanic population).
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Mercer, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mercer town's Hispanic population.
Mercer town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 8 | 38.10% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 61.90% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mercer, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.83% of Mercer town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mercer town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 13 (61.90% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mercer, Maine have?
Mercer, Maine 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 Mercer, Maine?
With 97.17% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mercer town.
That being said, with a 6.86% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Mercer town.
What is the majority race in Mercer, Maine?
With a population of 571 (76.85% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mercer town.
Asians are second largest race in Mercer town, with 6.86% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
