Mississippi County, AR population by race
The table below shows Mississippi County's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 23,530 | 58.30% |
Black or African American | 14,037 | 34.78% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 60 | 0.15% |
Asian | 164 | 0.41% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.05% |
Some other race | 569 | 1.41% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,981 | 4.91% |
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Mississippi County 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; Mississippi County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Mississippi County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Mississippi County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 58.30% are white, 34.78% are Black or African American, 0.15% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.41% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.41% are some other race and 4.91% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Mississippi County, AR population by race.
The largest racial group in Mississippi County is White with a population of 23,530 (58.30% of the total population).
Mississippi County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Mississippi County is White with a population of 23,530 (58.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,981 (4.91% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mississippi County, AR
By ethnicity, 1,910 (4.73% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 38,451 (95.27% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mississippi County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 22,811 (59.32% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Mississippi County, AR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mississippi County's Non-Hispanic population.
Mississippi County 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 | 22,811 | 59.32% |
Black or African American alone | 14,015 | 36.45% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 12 | 0.03% |
Asian alone | 164 | 0.43% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 20 | 0.05% |
Some other race alone | 100 | 0.26% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,329 | 3.46% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mississippi County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,671 (87.49% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Mississippi County, AR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mississippi County's Hispanic population.
Mississippi County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 1,671 | 87.49% |
Puerto Rican | 11 | 0.58% |
Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 228 | 11.94% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mississippi County, AR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.73% of Mississippi County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mississippi County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,671 (87.49% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mississippi County, AR have?
Mississippi County, AR has 14,037 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 34.78% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mississippi County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mississippi County, AR?
With 95.27% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mississippi County.
That being said, with a 34.78% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Mississippi County.
What is the majority race in Mississippi County, AR?
With a population of 23,530 (58.30% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mississippi County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Mississippi County, with 34.78% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates