Poca, WV population by race
The table below shows Poca's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,113 | 98.23% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 20 | 1.77% |
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Poca 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; Poca has a population in 2 of the race categories.
This confirms that Poca's population is not that diverse.
The percent distribution of Poca population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 98.23% are white and 1.77% are multiracial.
Poca '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 Poca is White with a population of 1,113 (98.23% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 20 (1.77% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Poca, WV
By ethnicity, 13 (1.15% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,120 (98.85% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Poca, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,105 (98.66% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Poca, WV Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Poca's Non-Hispanic population.
Poca 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 | 1,105 | 98.66% |
| 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) | 15 | 1.34% |
Among the Hispanic population in Poca, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Poca, WV Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Poca's Hispanic population.
Poca Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 13 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Poca, WV is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.15% of Poca population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Poca, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Poca, WV have?
Poca, WV has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Poca, WV?
With 98.85% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Poca.
That being said, with a 0% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Poca.
What is the majority race in Poca, WV?
With a population of 1,113 (98.23% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Poca.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Poca, with 0% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
