Ponce Municipio, PR population by race
The table below shows Ponce Municipio's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73,581 | 53.89% |
| Black or African American | 7,736 | 5.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 177 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 11,642 | 8.53% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 43,326 | 31.73% |
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Ponce Municipio 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; Ponce Municipio has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Ponce Municipio's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Ponce Municipio population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 53.89% are white, 5.67% are Black or African American, 0.13% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.06% are Asian, 8.53% are some other race and 31.73% are multiracial.
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Ponce Municipio, PR population by race.
The largest racial group in Ponce Municipio is White with a population of 73,581 (53.89% of the total population).
Ponce Municipio '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Ponce Municipio is White with a population of 73,581 (53.89% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 43,326 (31.73% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ponce Municipio, PR
By ethnicity, 135,589 (99.30% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 953 (0.70% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ponce Municipio, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 567 (59.50% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Ponce Municipio, PR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ponce Municipio's Non-Hispanic population.
Ponce Municipio 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 | 567 | 59.50% |
| Black or African American alone | 218 | 22.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 39 | 4.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 67 | 7.03% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 62 | 6.51% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ponce Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 133,684 (98.60% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Ponce Municipio, PR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ponce Municipio's Hispanic population.
Ponce Municipio Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 498 | 0.37% |
| Puerto Rican | 133,684 | 98.60% |
| Cuban | 234 | 0.17% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,173 | 0.87% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ponce Municipio, PR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 99.30% of Ponce Municipio population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ponce Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 133,684 (98.60% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ponce Municipio, PR have?
Ponce Municipio, PR has 7,736 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.67% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ponce Municipio is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ponce Municipio, PR?
With 99.30% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Ponce Municipio.
That being said, with a 8.53% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Ponce Municipio.
What is the majority race in Ponce Municipio, PR?
With a population of 73,581 (53.89% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Ponce Municipio.
Some other races are second largest race in Ponce Municipio, with 8.53% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
