Parsons, WV population by race
The table below shows Parsons's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,424 | 93.44% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 10 | 0.66% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 87 | 5.71% |
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Parsons 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; Parsons has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Parsons's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Parsons population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 93.44% are white, 0.20% are Black or African American, 0.66% are some other race and 5.71% are multiracial.
Parsons '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Parsons is White with a population of 1,424 (93.44% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 87 (5.71% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Parsons, WV
By ethnicity, 1 (0.07% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,523 (99.93% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Parsons, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,424 (93.50% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Parsons, WV Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Parsons's Non-Hispanic population.
Parsons 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 | 1,424 | 93.50% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 0.20% |
| 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 | 9 | 0.59% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 87 | 5.71% |
Among the Hispanic population in Parsons, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Parsons, WV Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Parsons's Hispanic population.
Parsons Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Parsons, WV is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.07% of Parsons population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Parsons, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Parsons, WV have?
Parsons, WV has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.20% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Parsons is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Parsons, WV?
With 99.93% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Parsons.
That being said, with a 0.66% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Parsons.
What is the majority race in Parsons, WV?
With a population of 1,424 (93.44% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Parsons.
Some other races are second largest race in Parsons, with 0.66% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
