Petersburg, TX population by race
The table below shows Petersburg's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 588 | 71.10% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 98 | 11.85% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 133 | 16.08% |
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Petersburg 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; Petersburg has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Petersburg's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Petersburg population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 71.10% are white, 0.97% are Black or African American, 11.85% are some other race and 16.08% are multiracial.
Petersburg '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 Petersburg is White with a population of 588 (71.10% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 133 (16.08% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Petersburg, TX
By ethnicity, 604 (73.04% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 223 (26.96% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Petersburg, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 215 (96.41% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Petersburg, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Petersburg's Non-Hispanic population.
Petersburg 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 | 215 | 96.41% |
| Black or African American alone | 8 | 3.59% |
| 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 Petersburg, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 595 (98.51% of the total Hispanic population).
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Petersburg, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Petersburg's Hispanic population.
Petersburg Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 595 | 98.51% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 1.49% |
Things to know
What percentage of Petersburg, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 73.04% of Petersburg population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Petersburg, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 595 (98.51% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Petersburg, TX have?
Petersburg, TX has 8 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.97% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Petersburg is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Petersburg, TX?
With 73.04% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Petersburg.
That being said, with a 11.85% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Petersburg.
What is the majority race in Petersburg, TX?
With a population of 588 (71.10% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Petersburg.
Some other races are second largest race in Petersburg, with 11.85% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
