FIGURE 1
Owsley County, KY population by race.
The largest racial group in Owsley County is White with a population of 3,705 (91.39% of the total population).
Owsley County, KY population by race
The table below shows Owsley County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,705 | 91.39% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 1.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 6 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 73 | 1.80% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 216 | 5.33% |
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Owsley 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; Owsley County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Owsley County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Owsley County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 91.39% are white, 1.33% are Black or African American, 0.15% are Asian, 1.80% are some other race and 5.33% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Owsley County, KY population by race.
The largest racial group in Owsley County is White with a population of 3,705 (91.39% of the total population).
Owsley 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 Owsley County is White with a population of 3,705 (91.39% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 216 (5.33% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Owsley County, KY
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,054 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Owsley County is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,705 (91.39% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Owsley County, KY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Owsley County's Non-Hispanic population.
Owsley 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 | 3,705 | 91.39% |
| Black or African American alone | 54 | 1.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 6 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 73 | 1.80% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 216 | 5.33% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Owsley County's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Owsley County, KY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Owsley County population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Owsley County's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Owsley County, KY have?
Owsley County, KY has 54 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.33% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Owsley County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Owsley County, KY?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Owsley County is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 1.80% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Owsley County.
What is the majority race in Owsley County, KY?
With a population of 3,705 (91.39% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Owsley County.
Some other races are second largest race in Owsley County, with 1.80% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
