Port Aransas, TX population by race
The table below shows Port Aransas's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,896 | 94.27% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.33% |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 161 | 5.24% |
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Port Aransas 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; Port Aransas has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Port Aransas's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Port Aransas population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.27% are white, 0.16% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.33% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander and 5.24% are multiracial.
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Port Aransas, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Port Aransas is White with a population of 2,896 (94.27% of the total population).
Port Aransas '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 Port Aransas is White with a population of 2,896 (94.27% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 161 (5.24% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Port Aransas, TX
By ethnicity, 342 (11.13% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,730 (88.87% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Port Aransas, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,592 (94.95% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Port Aransas, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Port Aransas's Non-Hispanic population.
Port Aransas 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 | 2,592 | 94.95% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 5 | 0.18% |
| 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) | 133 | 4.87% |
Among the Hispanic population in Port Aransas, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 288 (84.21% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Port Aransas, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Port Aransas's Hispanic population.
Port Aransas Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 288 | 84.21% |
| Puerto Rican | 16 | 4.68% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 11.11% |
Things to know
What percentage of Port Aransas, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 11.13% of Port Aransas population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Port Aransas, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 288 (84.21% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Port Aransas, TX have?
Port Aransas, TX 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 Port Aransas, TX?
With 88.87% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Port Aransas.
That being said, with a 0.33% of the total population, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders are the largest racial minority in Port Aransas.
What is the majority race in Port Aransas, TX?
With a population of 2,896 (94.27% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Port Aransas.
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders are second largest race in Port Aransas, with 0.33% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
