Ponca City, OK population by race
The table below shows Ponca City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,664 | 72.27% |
| Black or African American | 784 | 3.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,050 | 8.39% |
| Asian | 230 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.07% |
| Some other race | 706 | 2.89% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,991 | 12.24% |
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Ponca City 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; Ponca City has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Ponca City's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Ponca City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 72.27% are white, 3.21% are Black or African American, 8.39% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.94% are Asian, 0.07% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.89% are some other race and 12.24% are multiracial.
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Ponca City, OK population by race.
The largest racial group in Ponca City is White with a population of 17,664 (72.27% of the total population).
Ponca City '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 Ponca City is White with a population of 17,664 (72.27% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,991 (12.24% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ponca City, OK
By ethnicity, 2,279 (9.32% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 22,162 (90.68% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ponca City, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 16,988 (76.65% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Ponca City, OK Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ponca City's Non-Hispanic population.
Ponca City 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 | 16,988 | 76.65% |
| Black or African American alone | 717 | 3.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,839 | 8.30% |
| Asian alone | 208 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 16 | 0.07% |
| Some other race alone | 113 | 0.51% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,281 | 10.29% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ponca City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,807 (79.29% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Ponca City, OK Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ponca City's Hispanic population.
Ponca City Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,807 | 79.29% |
| Puerto Rican | 148 | 6.49% |
| Cuban | 16 | 0.70% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 308 | 13.51% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ponca City, OK is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 9.32% of Ponca City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ponca City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,807 (79.29% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ponca City, OK have?
Ponca City, OK has 784 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.21% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ponca City is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ponca City, OK?
With 90.68% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ponca City.
That being said, with a 8.39% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Ponca City.
What is the majority race in Ponca City, OK?
With a population of 17,664 (72.27% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Ponca City.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Ponca City, with 8.39% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates