Mortons Gap, KY population by race
The table below shows Mortons Gap's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 793 | 94.29% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 3.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 18 | 2.14% |
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Mortons Gap 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; Mortons Gap has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Mortons Gap's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Mortons Gap population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.29% are white, 3.57% are Black or African American and 2.14% are multiracial.
Mortons Gap '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 Mortons Gap is White with a population of 793 (94.29% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 18 (2.14% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mortons Gap, KY
By ethnicity, 15 (1.78% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 826 (98.22% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mortons Gap, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 780 (94.43% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mortons Gap, KY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mortons Gap's Non-Hispanic population.
Mortons Gap 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 | 780 | 94.43% |
| Black or African American alone | 30 | 3.63% |
| 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) | 16 | 1.94% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mortons Gap, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13 (86.67% of the total Hispanic population).
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Mortons Gap, KY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mortons Gap's Hispanic population.
Mortons Gap Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 13 | 86.67% |
| Puerto Rican | 2 | 13.33% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mortons Gap, KY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.78% of Mortons Gap population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mortons Gap, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13 (86.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mortons Gap, KY have?
Mortons Gap, KY has 30 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.57% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mortons Gap is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mortons Gap, KY?
With 98.22% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mortons Gap.
That being said, with a 3.57% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Mortons Gap.
What is the majority race in Mortons Gap, KY?
With a population of 793 (94.29% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mortons Gap.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Mortons Gap, with 3.57% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
