Pocahontas, IL population by race
The table below shows Pocahontas's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 759 | 94.40% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16 | 1.99% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2 | 0.25% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 27 | 3.36% |
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Pocahontas 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; Pocahontas has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Pocahontas's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Pocahontas population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.40% are white, 1.99% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.25% are some other race and 3.36% are multiracial.
Pocahontas '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 village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Pocahontas is White with a population of 759 (94.40% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 27 (3.36% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Pocahontas, IL
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 804 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Pocahontas is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 759 (94.40% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Pocahontas, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Pocahontas's Non-Hispanic population.
Pocahontas 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 | 759 | 94.40% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 16 | 1.99% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 2 | 0.25% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 27 | 3.36% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Pocahontas's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Pocahontas, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Pocahontas population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Pocahontas's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Pocahontas, IL have?
Pocahontas, IL 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 Pocahontas, IL?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Pocahontas is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 1.99% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Pocahontas.
What is the majority race in Pocahontas, IL?
With a population of 759 (94.40% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Pocahontas.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Pocahontas, with 1.99% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
