Plainfield, Massachusetts population by race
The table below shows Plainfield town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 552 | 89.32% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 1.46% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1 | 0.16% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 54 | 8.74% |
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Plainfield town 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; Plainfield town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Plainfield town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Plainfield town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.32% are white, 0.16% are Black or African American, 1.46% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.16% are Asian, 0.16% are some other race and 8.74% are multiracial.
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Plainfield, Massachusetts population by race.
The largest racial group in Plainfield town is White with a population of 552 (89.32% of the total population).
Plainfield town '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 Plainfield town is White with a population of 552 (89.32% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 54 (8.74% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Plainfield, Massachusetts
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 618 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Plainfield town is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 552 (89.32% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Plainfield, Massachusetts Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Plainfield town's Non-Hispanic population.
Plainfield town 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 | 552 | 89.32% |
| Black or African American alone | 1 | 0.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 9 | 1.46% |
| Asian alone | 1 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 1 | 0.16% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 54 | 8.74% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Plainfield town's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Plainfield, Massachusetts is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Plainfield town population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Plainfield town's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Plainfield, Massachusetts have?
Plainfield, Massachusetts has 1 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.16% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Plainfield town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Plainfield, Massachusetts?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Plainfield town is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 1.46% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Plainfield town.
What is the majority race in Plainfield, Massachusetts?
With a population of 552 (89.32% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Plainfield town.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Plainfield town, with 1.46% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
