Mitchell County, GA population by race
The table below shows Mitchell County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,384 | 48.00% |
| Black or African American | 9,715 | 44.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 251 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 430 | 1.99% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 839 | 3.88% |
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Mitchell 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; Mitchell County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Mitchell County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Mitchell County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 48% are white, 44.91% are Black or African American, 1.16% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.07% are Asian, 1.99% are some other race and 3.88% are multiracial.
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Mitchell County, GA population by race.
The largest racial group in Mitchell County is White with a population of 10,384 (48% of the total population).
Mitchell County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Mitchell County is White with a population of 10,384 (48% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 839 (3.88% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mitchell County, GA
By ethnicity, 1,079 (4.99% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 20,555 (95.01% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mitchell County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 9,919 (48.26% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mitchell County, GA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mitchell County's Non-Hispanic population.
Mitchell 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 | 9,919 | 48.26% |
| Black or African American alone | 9,669 | 47.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 244 | 1.19% |
| Asian alone | 15 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 123 | 0.60% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 585 | 2.85% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mitchell County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 448 (41.52% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Mitchell County, GA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mitchell County's Hispanic population.
Mitchell County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 448 | 41.52% |
| Puerto Rican | 373 | 34.57% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 258 | 23.91% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mitchell County, GA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.99% of Mitchell County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mitchell County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 448 (41.52% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mitchell County, GA have?
Mitchell County, GA has 9,715 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 44.91% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mitchell County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mitchell County, GA?
With 95.01% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mitchell County.
That being said, with a 44.91% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Mitchell County.
What is the majority race in Mitchell County, GA?
With a population of 10,384 (48% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mitchell County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Mitchell County, with 44.91% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
