Northwest, NC population by race
The table below shows Northwest's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154 | 20.03% |
| Black or African American | 611 | 79.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1 | 0.13% |
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Northwest 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; Northwest has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Northwest's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Northwest population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 20.03% are white, 79.45% are Black or African American, 0.39% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 0.13% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Northwest, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Northwest is Black or African American with a population of 611 (79.45% of the total population).
Northwest '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Northwest is Black or African American with a population of 611 (79.45% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1 (0.13% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Northwest, NC
By ethnicity, 7 (0.91% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 762 (99.09% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Northwest, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 611 (80.18% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Northwest, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Northwest's Non-Hispanic population.
Northwest 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 | 147 | 19.29% |
| Black or African American alone | 611 | 80.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3 | 0.39% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1 | 0.13% |
Among the Hispanic population in Northwest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 7 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Northwest, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Northwest's Hispanic population.
Northwest 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 | 7 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Northwest, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.91% of Northwest population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Northwest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 7 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Northwest, NC have?
Northwest, NC has 611 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 79.45% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Northwest is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Northwest, NC?
With 99.09% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Northwest.
That being said, with a 20.03% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Northwest.
What is the majority race in Northwest, NC?
With a population of 611 (79.45% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Northwest.
Whites are second largest race in Northwest, with 20.03% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
