FIGURE 1
Pontoon Beach, IL population by race.
The largest racial group in Pontoon Beach is White with a population of 4,696 (77.76% of the total population).
Pontoon Beach, IL population by race
The table below shows Pontoon Beach's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,696 | 77.76% |
| Black or African American | 444 | 7.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 278 | 4.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 289 | 4.79% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 332 | 5.50% |
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Pontoon Beach 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; Pontoon Beach has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Pontoon Beach's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Pontoon Beach population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 77.76% are white, 7.35% are Black or African American, 4.60% are Asian, 4.79% are some other race and 5.50% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Pontoon Beach, IL population by race.
The largest racial group in Pontoon Beach is White with a population of 4,696 (77.76% of the total population).
Pontoon Beach '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 Pontoon Beach is White with a population of 4,696 (77.76% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 332 (5.50% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Pontoon Beach, IL
By ethnicity, 1,038 (17.19% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 5,001 (82.81% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Pontoon Beach, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 4,007 (80.12% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Pontoon Beach, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Pontoon Beach's Non-Hispanic population.
Pontoon Beach 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 | 4,007 | 80.12% |
| Black or African American alone | 444 | 8.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 278 | 5.56% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 119 | 2.38% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 153 | 3.06% |
Among the Hispanic population in Pontoon Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 860 (82.85% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Pontoon Beach, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Pontoon Beach's Hispanic population.
Pontoon Beach Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 860 | 82.85% |
| Puerto Rican | 10 | 0.96% |
| Cuban | 2 | 0.19% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 166 | 15.99% |
Things to know
What percentage of Pontoon Beach, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 17.19% of Pontoon Beach population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Pontoon Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 860 (82.85% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Pontoon Beach, IL have?
Pontoon Beach, IL has 444 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.35% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Pontoon Beach is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Pontoon Beach, IL?
With 82.81% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Pontoon Beach.
That being said, with a 7.35% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Pontoon Beach.
What is the majority race in Pontoon Beach, IL?
With a population of 4,696 (77.76% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Pontoon Beach.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Pontoon Beach, with 7.35% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
