O Brien County, IA population by race
The table below shows O Brien County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,682 | 89.92% |
| Black or African American | 186 | 1.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.30% |
| Some other race | 382 | 2.71% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 681 | 4.83% |
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O Brien County 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; O Brien County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that O Brien County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of O Brien County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.92% are white, 1.32% are Black or African American, 0.31% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.61% are Asian, 0.30% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.71% are some other race and 4.83% are multiracial.
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O Brien County, IA population by race.
The largest racial group in O Brien County is White with a population of 12,682 (89.92% of the total population).
O Brien County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in O Brien County is White with a population of 12,682 (89.92% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 681 (4.83% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of O Brien County, IA
By ethnicity, 1,009 (7.15% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 13,094 (92.85% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in O Brien County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 12,487 (95.36% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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O Brien County, IA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of O Brien County's Non-Hispanic population.
O Brien County 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 | 12,487 | 95.36% |
| Black or African American alone | 186 | 1.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 24 | 0.18% |
| Asian alone | 86 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 42 | 0.32% |
| Some other race alone | 16 | 0.12% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 253 | 1.93% |
Among the Hispanic population in O Brien County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 480 (47.57% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
O Brien County, IA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of O Brien County's Hispanic population.
O Brien County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 381 | 37.76% |
| Puerto Rican | 119 | 11.79% |
| Cuban | 29 | 2.87% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 480 | 47.57% |
Things to know
What percentage of O Brien County, IA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.15% of O Brien County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in O Brien County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 480 (47.57% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does O Brien County, IA have?
O Brien County, IA has 186 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.32% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in O Brien County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in O Brien County, IA?
With 92.85% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in O Brien County.
That being said, with a 2.71% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in O Brien County.
What is the majority race in O Brien County, IA?
With a population of 12,682 (89.92% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in O Brien County.
Some other races are second largest race in O Brien County, with 2.71% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
