Mertens, TX population by race
The table below shows Mertens's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 82.35% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 15 | 17.65% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Mertens 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; Mertens has a population in 2 of the race categories.
This confirms that Mertens's population is not that diverse.
The percent distribution of Mertens population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.35% are white and 17.65% are some other race.
Mertens '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 Mertens is White with a population of 70 (82.35% of the total population).
2. There is no multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races .
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mertens, TX
By ethnicity, 32 (37.65% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 53 (62.35% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mertens, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 53 (100% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mertens, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mertens's Non-Hispanic population.
Mertens 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 | 53 | 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 Mertens, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 32 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Mertens, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mertens's Hispanic population.
Mertens Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 32 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mertens, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 37.65% of Mertens population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mertens, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 32 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mertens, TX have?
Mertens, 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 Mertens, TX?
With 62.35% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mertens.
That being said, with a 17.65% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Mertens.
What is the majority race in Mertens, TX?
With a population of 70 (82.35% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mertens.
Some other races are second largest race in Mertens, with 17.65% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
