Pearl River, LA population by race
The table below shows Pearl River's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,378 | 92.03% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 3.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.50% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 115 | 4.45% |
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Pearl River 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; Pearl River has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Pearl River's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Pearl River population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.03% are white, 3.02% are Black or African American, 0.50% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 4.45% are multiracial.
Pearl River '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 Pearl River is White with a population of 2,378 (92.03% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 115 (4.45% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Pearl River, LA
By ethnicity, 111 (4.30% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,473 (95.70% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Pearl River, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,302 (93.09% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Pearl River, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Pearl River's Non-Hispanic population.
Pearl River 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 | 2,302 | 93.09% |
| Black or African American alone | 78 | 3.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 13 | 0.53% |
| 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) | 80 | 3.23% |
Among the Hispanic population in Pearl River, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 83 (74.77% of the total Hispanic population).
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Pearl River, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Pearl River's Hispanic population.
Pearl River Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 12 | 10.81% |
| Puerto Rican | 13 | 11.71% |
| Cuban | 3 | 2.70% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 83 | 74.77% |
Things to know
What percentage of Pearl River, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.30% of Pearl River population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Pearl River, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 83 (74.77% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Pearl River, LA have?
Pearl River, LA has 78 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 Pearl River is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Pearl River, LA?
With 95.70% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Pearl River.
That being said, with a 3.02% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Pearl River.
What is the majority race in Pearl River, LA?
With a population of 2,378 (92.03% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Pearl River.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Pearl River, with 3.02% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
