Mount Airy, NC population by race
The table below shows Mount Airy's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,081 | 85.50% |
| Black or African American | 1,055 | 9.93% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 220 | 2.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 230 | 2.17% |
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Mount Airy 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; Mount Airy has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Mount Airy's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Mount Airy population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 85.50% are white, 9.93% are Black or African American, 0.31% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.07% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander and 2.17% are multiracial.
Mount Airy '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 Mount Airy is White with a population of 9,081 (85.50% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 230 (2.17% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mount Airy, NC
By ethnicity, 458 (4.31% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 10,163 (95.69% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mount Airy, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,701 (85.61% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mount Airy, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mount Airy's Non-Hispanic population.
Mount Airy 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 | 8,701 | 85.61% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,023 | 10.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 33 | 0.32% |
| Asian alone | 220 | 2.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 2 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 184 | 1.81% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mount Airy, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 312 (68.12% of the total Hispanic population).
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Mount Airy, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mount Airy's Hispanic population.
Mount Airy Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 312 | 68.12% |
| Puerto Rican | 100 | 21.83% |
| Cuban | 10 | 2.18% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 7.86% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mount Airy, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.31% of Mount Airy population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mount Airy, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 312 (68.12% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mount Airy, NC have?
Mount Airy, NC has 1,055 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 9.93% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mount Airy is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mount Airy, NC?
With 95.69% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mount Airy.
That being said, with a 9.93% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Mount Airy.
What is the majority race in Mount Airy, NC?
With a population of 9,081 (85.50% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mount Airy.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Mount Airy, with 9.93% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
