Parmer County, TX population by race
The table below shows Parmer County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,161 | 73.00% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 76 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 542 | 5.53% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,945 | 19.83% |
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Parmer 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; Parmer County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Parmer County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Parmer County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 73% are white, 0.68% are Black or African American, 0.77% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.18% are Asian, 5.53% are some other race and 19.83% are multiracial.
Parmer 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 Parmer County is White with a population of 7,161 (73% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,945 (19.83% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Parmer County, TX
By ethnicity, 6,382 (65.06% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,427 (34.94% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Parmer County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,167 (92.41% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Parmer County, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Parmer County's Non-Hispanic population.
Parmer 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 | 3,167 | 92.41% |
| Black or African American alone | 67 | 1.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 29 | 0.85% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 18 | 0.53% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 146 | 4.26% |
Among the Hispanic population in Parmer County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,679 (88.98% of the total Hispanic population).
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Parmer County, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Parmer County's Hispanic population.
Parmer County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 5,679 | 88.98% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 703 | 11.02% |
Things to know
What percentage of Parmer County, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 65.06% of Parmer County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Parmer County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,679 (88.98% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Parmer County, TX have?
Parmer County, TX has 67 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.68% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Parmer County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Parmer County, TX?
With 65.06% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Parmer County.
That being said, with a 5.53% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Parmer County.
What is the majority race in Parmer County, TX?
With a population of 7,161 (73% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Parmer County.
Some other races are second largest race in Parmer County, with 5.53% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
