Oakwood, IL population by race
The table below shows Oakwood's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,298 | 96.15% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 42 | 3.11% |
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Oakwood 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; Oakwood has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Oakwood's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Oakwood population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.15% are white, 0.59% are Black or African American, 0.15% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 3.11% are multiracial.
Oakwood '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 village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Oakwood is White with a population of 1,298 (96.15% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 42 (3.11% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Oakwood, IL
By ethnicity, 8 (0.59% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,342 (99.41% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Oakwood, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,290 (96.13% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Oakwood, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Oakwood's Non-Hispanic population.
Oakwood 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 | 1,290 | 96.13% |
| Black or African American alone | 8 | 0.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2 | 0.15% |
| 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) | 42 | 3.13% |
Among the Hispanic population in Oakwood, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 8 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Oakwood, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Oakwood's Hispanic population.
Oakwood Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 8 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Oakwood, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.59% of Oakwood population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Oakwood, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 8 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Oakwood, IL have?
Oakwood, IL has 8 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.59% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Oakwood is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Oakwood, IL?
With 99.41% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Oakwood.
That being said, with a 0.59% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Oakwood.
What is the majority race in Oakwood, IL?
With a population of 1,298 (96.15% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Oakwood.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Oakwood, with 0.59% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
