Paw Paw, WV population by race
The table below shows Paw Paw's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 358 | 77.32% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 3.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 23 | 4.97% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 68 | 14.69% |
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Paw Paw 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; Paw Paw has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Paw Paw's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Paw Paw population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 77.32% are white, 3.02% are Black or African American, 4.97% are some other race and 14.69% are multiracial.
Paw Paw '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Paw Paw is White with a population of 358 (77.32% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 68 (14.69% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Paw Paw, WV
By ethnicity, 53 (11.45% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 410 (88.55% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Paw Paw, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 358 (87.32% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Paw Paw, WV Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Paw Paw's Non-Hispanic population.
Paw Paw 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 | 358 | 87.32% |
| Black or African American alone | 14 | 3.41% |
| 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) | 38 | 9.27% |
Among the Hispanic population in Paw Paw, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 53 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Paw Paw, WV Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Paw Paw's Hispanic population.
Paw Paw 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 | 53 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Paw Paw, WV is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 11.45% of Paw Paw population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Paw Paw, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 53 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Paw Paw, WV have?
Paw Paw, WV has 14 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.02% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Paw Paw is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Paw Paw, WV?
With 88.55% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Paw Paw.
That being said, with a 4.97% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Paw Paw.
What is the majority race in Paw Paw, WV?
With a population of 358 (77.32% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Paw Paw.
Some other races are second largest race in Paw Paw, with 4.97% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
