North Adams, MA population by race
The table below shows North Adams's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,426 | 88.32% |
| Black or African American | 200 | 1.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 436 | 3.37% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 346 | 2.67% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 496 | 3.83% |
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North Adams 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; North Adams has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that North Adams's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of North Adams population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.32% are white, 1.55% are Black or African American, 0.26% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.37% are Asian, 2.67% are some other race and 3.83% are multiracial.
North Adams '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 North Adams is White with a population of 11,426 (88.32% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 496 (3.83% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of North Adams, MA
By ethnicity, 829 (6.41% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 12,108 (93.59% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in North Adams, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 11,158 (92.15% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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North Adams, MA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of North Adams's Non-Hispanic population.
North Adams 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 | 11,158 | 92.15% |
| Black or African American alone | 184 | 1.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 33 | 0.27% |
| Asian alone | 436 | 3.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 21 | 0.17% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 276 | 2.28% |
Among the Hispanic population in North Adams, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 371 (44.75% of the total Hispanic population).
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North Adams, MA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of North Adams's Hispanic population.
North Adams Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 78 | 9.41% |
| Puerto Rican | 313 | 37.76% |
| Cuban | 67 | 8.08% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 371 | 44.75% |
Things to know
What percentage of North Adams, MA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.41% of North Adams population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in North Adams, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 371 (44.75% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does North Adams, MA have?
North Adams, MA has 200 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.55% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in North Adams is Black.
What is the largest minority group in North Adams, MA?
With 93.59% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in North Adams.
That being said, with a 3.37% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in North Adams.
What is the majority race in North Adams, MA?
With a population of 11,426 (88.32% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in North Adams.
Asians are second largest race in North Adams, with 3.37% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
