Nahant, Massachusetts population by race
The table below shows Nahant town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,146 | 94.30% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 1.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 20 | 0.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 17 | 0.51% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 90 | 2.70% |
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Nahant town 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; Nahant town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Nahant town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Nahant town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.30% are white, 1.89% are Black or African American, 0.60% are Asian, 0.51% are some other race and 2.70% are multiracial.
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Nahant, Massachusetts population by race.
The largest racial group in Nahant town is White with a population of 3,146 (94.30% of the total population).
Nahant town '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Nahant town is White with a population of 3,146 (94.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 90 (2.70% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Nahant, Massachusetts
By ethnicity, 11 (0.33% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,325 (99.67% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Nahant town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,143 (94.53% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Nahant, Massachusetts Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Nahant town's Non-Hispanic population.
Nahant town 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 | 3,143 | 94.53% |
| Black or African American alone | 63 | 1.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 20 | 0.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 9 | 0.27% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 90 | 2.71% |
Among the Hispanic population in Nahant town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 11 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Nahant, Massachusetts Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Nahant town's Hispanic population.
Nahant town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Nahant, Massachusetts is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.33% of Nahant town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Nahant town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 11 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Nahant, Massachusetts have?
Nahant, Massachusetts has 63 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.89% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Nahant town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Nahant, Massachusetts?
With 99.67% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Nahant town.
That being said, with a 1.89% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Nahant town.
What is the majority race in Nahant, Massachusetts?
With a population of 3,146 (94.30% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Nahant town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Nahant town, with 1.89% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
