Otoe County, NE population by race
The table below shows Otoe County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,161 | 88.53% |
| Black or African American | 112 | 0.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 674 | 4.21% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 984 | 6.15% |
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Otoe 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; Otoe County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Otoe County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Otoe County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.53% are white, 0.70% are Black or African American, 0.26% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.14% are Asian, 4.21% are some other race and 6.15% are multiracial.
Otoe 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 Otoe County is White with a population of 14,161 (88.53% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 984 (6.15% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Otoe County, NE
By ethnicity, 1,355 (8.47% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 14,640 (91.53% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Otoe County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 13,868 (94.73% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Otoe County, NE Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Otoe County's Non-Hispanic population.
Otoe 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 | 13,868 | 94.73% |
| Black or African American alone | 112 | 0.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 20 | 0.14% |
| Asian alone | 23 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 617 | 4.21% |
Among the Hispanic population in Otoe County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 858 (63.32% of the total Hispanic population).
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Otoe County, NE Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Otoe County's Hispanic population.
Otoe County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 496 | 36.61% |
| Puerto Rican | 1 | 0.07% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 858 | 63.32% |
Things to know
What percentage of Otoe County, NE is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.47% of Otoe County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Otoe County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 858 (63.32% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Otoe County, NE have?
Otoe County, NE has 112 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.70% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Otoe County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Otoe County, NE?
With 91.53% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Otoe County.
That being said, with a 4.21% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Otoe County.
What is the majority race in Otoe County, NE?
With a population of 14,161 (88.53% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Otoe County.
Some other races are second largest race in Otoe County, with 4.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
