Mount Gilead, NC population by race
The table below shows Mount Gilead's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 428 | 39.27% |
| Black or African American | 552 | 50.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 92 | 8.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 1.10% |
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Mount Gilead 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 Gilead has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Mount Gilead's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Mount Gilead population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 39.27% are white, 50.64% are Black or African American, 0.55% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 8.44% are Asian and 1.10% are multiracial.
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Mount Gilead, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Mount Gilead is Black or African American with a population of 552 (50.64% of the total population).
Mount Gilead '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 Black or African American population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Mount Gilead is Black or African American with a population of 552 (50.64% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12 (1.10% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mount Gilead, NC
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,090 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Mount Gilead is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 552 (50.64% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mount Gilead, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mount Gilead's Non-Hispanic population.
Mount Gilead 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 | 428 | 39.27% |
| Black or African American alone | 552 | 50.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6 | 0.55% |
| Asian alone | 92 | 8.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 1.10% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Mount Gilead's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Mount Gilead, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Mount Gilead population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Mount Gilead's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Mount Gilead, NC have?
Mount Gilead, NC has 552 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 50.64% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mount Gilead is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mount Gilead, NC?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Mount Gilead is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 39.27% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Mount Gilead.
What is the majority race in Mount Gilead, NC?
With a population of 552 (50.64% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Mount Gilead.
Whites are second largest race in Mount Gilead, with 39.27% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
