Penitas, TX population by race
The table below shows Penitas's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 3,465 | 54.89% |
Black or African American | 28 | 0.44% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
Asian | 0 | - |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 242 | 3.83% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,578 | 40.84% |
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Penitas 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; Penitas has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Penitas's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Penitas population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 54.89% are white, 0.44% are Black or African American, 3.83% are some other race and 40.84% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Penitas, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Penitas is White with a population of 3,465 (54.89% of the total population).
Penitas '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 Penitas is White with a population of 3,465 (54.89% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,578 (40.84% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Penitas, TX
By ethnicity, 6,175 (97.81% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 138 (2.19% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Penitas, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 138 (100% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Penitas, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Penitas's Non-Hispanic population.
Penitas 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 | 138 | 100.00% |
Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
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) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Penitas, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,074 (98.36% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Penitas, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Penitas's Hispanic population.
Penitas Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 6,074 | 98.36% |
Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
Cuban | 85 | 1.38% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 0.26% |
Things to know
What percentage of Penitas, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 97.81% of Penitas population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Penitas, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,074 (98.36% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Penitas, TX have?
Penitas, TX has 28 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.44% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Penitas is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Penitas, TX?
With 97.81% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Penitas.
That being said, with a 3.83% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Penitas.
What is the majority race in Penitas, TX?
With a population of 3,465 (54.89% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Penitas.
Some other races are second largest race in Penitas, with 3.83% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates