Plum Springs, KY population by race
The table below shows Plum Springs's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 359 | 78.38% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 15.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 24 | 5.24% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5 | 1.09% |
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Plum Springs 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; Plum Springs has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Plum Springs's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Plum Springs population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.38% are white, 15.28% are Black or African American, 5.24% are some other race and 1.09% are multiracial.
Plum Springs '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 Plum Springs is White with a population of 359 (78.38% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5 (1.09% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Plum Springs, KY
By ethnicity, 26 (5.68% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 432 (94.32% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Plum Springs, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 358 (82.87% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Plum Springs, KY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Plum Springs's Non-Hispanic population.
Plum Springs 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 | 82.87% |
| Black or African American alone | 69 | 15.97% |
| 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 | 2 | 0.46% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3 | 0.69% |
Among the Hispanic population in Plum Springs, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 16 (61.54% of the total Hispanic population).
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Plum Springs, KY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Plum Springs's Hispanic population.
Plum Springs Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 9 | 34.62% |
| Puerto Rican | 1 | 3.85% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 61.54% |
Things to know
What percentage of Plum Springs, KY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.68% of Plum Springs population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Plum Springs, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 16 (61.54% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Plum Springs, KY have?
Plum Springs, KY has 70 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 15.28% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Plum Springs is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Plum Springs, KY?
With 94.32% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Plum Springs.
That being said, with a 15.28% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Plum Springs.
What is the majority race in Plum Springs, KY?
With a population of 359 (78.38% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Plum Springs.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Plum Springs, with 15.28% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
