Oquawka, IL population by race
The table below shows Oquawka's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 846 | 90.97% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 5 | 0.54% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 70 | 7.53% |
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Oquawka 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; Oquawka has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Oquawka's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Oquawka population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 90.97% are white, 0.97% are Black or African American, 0.54% are some other race and 7.53% are multiracial.
Oquawka '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 Oquawka is White with a population of 846 (90.97% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 70 (7.53% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Oquawka, IL
By ethnicity, 49 (5.27% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 881 (94.73% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Oquawka, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 797 (90.47% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Oquawka, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Oquawka's Non-Hispanic population.
Oquawka 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 | 797 | 90.47% |
| Black or African American alone | 9 | 1.02% |
| 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 | 5 | 0.57% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 70 | 7.95% |
Among the Hispanic population in Oquawka, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 48 (97.96% of the total Hispanic population).
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Oquawka, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Oquawka's Hispanic population.
Oquawka Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 48 | 97.96% |
| Puerto Rican | 1 | 2.04% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Oquawka, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.27% of Oquawka population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Oquawka, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 48 (97.96% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Oquawka, IL have?
Oquawka, IL has 9 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.97% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Oquawka is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Oquawka, IL?
With 94.73% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Oquawka.
That being said, with a 0.97% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Oquawka.
What is the majority race in Oquawka, IL?
With a population of 846 (90.97% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Oquawka.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Oquawka, with 0.97% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
