Orocovis Municipio, PR population by race
The table below shows Orocovis Municipio's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 10,114 | 47.31% |
Black or African American | 1,079 | 5.05% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 0.25% |
Asian | 0 | - |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 2,809 | 13.14% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 7,322 | 34.25% |
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Orocovis Municipio 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; Orocovis Municipio has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Orocovis Municipio's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Orocovis Municipio population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 47.31% are white, 5.05% are Black or African American, 0.25% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 13.14% are some other race and 34.25% are multiracial.
Orocovis Municipio 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Orocovis Municipio is White with a population of 10,114 (47.31% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7,322 (34.25% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Orocovis Municipio, PR
By ethnicity, 21,232 (99.32% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 146 (0.68% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Orocovis Municipio, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 112 (76.71% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Orocovis Municipio, PR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Orocovis Municipio's Non-Hispanic population.
Orocovis Municipio 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 | 112 | 76.71% |
Black or African American alone | 34 | 23.29% |
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 Orocovis Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 21,086 (99.31% of the total Hispanic population).
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Orocovis Municipio, PR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Orocovis Municipio's Hispanic population.
Orocovis Municipio Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 28 | 0.13% |
Puerto Rican | 21,086 | 99.31% |
Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 118 | 0.56% |
Things to know
What percentage of Orocovis Municipio, PR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 99.32% of Orocovis Municipio population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Orocovis Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 21,086 (99.31% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Orocovis Municipio, PR have?
Orocovis Municipio, PR has 1,079 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.05% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Orocovis Municipio is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Orocovis Municipio, PR?
With 99.32% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Orocovis Municipio.
That being said, with a 13.14% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Orocovis Municipio.
What is the majority race in Orocovis Municipio, PR?
With a population of 10,114 (47.31% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Orocovis Municipio.
Some other races are second largest race in Orocovis Municipio, with 13.14% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates