Nashville, NC population by race
The table below shows Nashville's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,005 | 35.65% |
| Black or African American | 3,470 | 61.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 38 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 111 | 1.97% |
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Nashville 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; Nashville has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Nashville's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Nashville population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 35.65% are white, 61.70% are Black or African American, 0.68% are Asian and 1.97% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Nashville, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Nashville is Black or African American with a population of 3,470 (61.70% of the total population).
Nashville '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 Nashville is Black or African American with a population of 3,470 (61.70% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 111 (1.97% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Nashville, NC
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 5,624 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Nashville is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 3,470 (61.70% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Nashville, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Nashville's Non-Hispanic population.
Nashville 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 | 2,005 | 35.65% |
| Black or African American alone | 3,470 | 61.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 38 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 111 | 1.97% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Nashville's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Nashville, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Nashville population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Nashville's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Nashville, NC have?
Nashville, NC has 3,470 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 61.70% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Nashville is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Nashville, NC?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Nashville is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 35.65% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Nashville.
What is the majority race in Nashville, NC?
With a population of 3,470 (61.70% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Nashville.
Whites are second largest race in Nashville, with 35.65% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
