New Portland, Maine population by race
The table below shows New Portland town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 464 | 84.67% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 2.55% |
| Asian | 35 | 6.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 35 | 6.39% |
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New Portland 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; New Portland town has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that New Portland town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of New Portland town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.67% are white, 2.55% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.39% are Asian and 6.39% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
New Portland, Maine population by race.
The largest racial group in New Portland town is White with a population of 464 (84.67% of the total population).
New Portland 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 New Portland town is White with a population of 464 (84.67% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 35 (6.39% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of New Portland, Maine
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 548 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, New Portland town is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 464 (84.67% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
New Portland, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of New Portland town's Non-Hispanic population.
New Portland 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 | 464 | 84.67% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 14 | 2.55% |
| Asian alone | 35 | 6.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 35 | 6.39% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, New Portland town's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of New Portland, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of New Portland town population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, New Portland town's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does New Portland, Maine have?
New Portland, Maine has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in New Portland, Maine?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, New Portland town is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 6.39% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in New Portland town.
What is the majority race in New Portland, Maine?
With a population of 464 (84.67% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in New Portland town.
Asians are second largest race in New Portland town, with 6.39% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
