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Oak City, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Oak City is Black or African American with a population of 322 (76.67% of the total population).
Oak City, NC population by race
The table below shows Oak City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 20.95% |
| Black or African American | 322 | 76.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 10 | 2.38% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Oak City 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; Oak City has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Oak City's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Oak City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 20.95% are white, 76.67% are Black or African American and 2.38% are some other race.
FIGURE 1
Oak City, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Oak City is Black or African American with a population of 322 (76.67% of the total population).
Oak City '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 Oak City is Black or African American with a population of 322 (76.67% of the total population).
2. There is no multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races .
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Oak City, NC
By ethnicity, 18 (4.29% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 402 (95.71% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Oak City, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 318 (79.10% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Oak City, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Oak City's Non-Hispanic population.
Oak City 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 | 84 | 20.90% |
| Black or African American alone | 318 | 79.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Oak City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 18 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Oak City, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Oak City's Hispanic population.
Oak City 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 | 18 | 100.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Oak City, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.29% of Oak City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Oak City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 18 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Oak City, NC have?
Oak City, NC has 322 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 76.67% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Oak City is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Oak City, NC?
With 95.71% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Oak City.
That being said, with a 20.95% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Oak City.
What is the majority race in Oak City, NC?
With a population of 322 (76.67% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Oak City.
Whites are second largest race in Oak City, with 20.95% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
