Port Deposit, MD population by race
The table below shows Port Deposit's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 401 | 68.31% |
| Black or African American | 121 | 20.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 10 | 1.70% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1 | 0.17% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 54 | 9.20% |
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Port Deposit 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 Deposit has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Port Deposit's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Port Deposit population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 68.31% are white, 20.61% are Black or African American, 1.70% are Asian, 0.17% are some other race and 9.20% are multiracial.
Port Deposit '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Port Deposit is White with a population of 401 (68.31% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 54 (9.20% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Port Deposit, MD
By ethnicity, 65 (11.07% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 522 (88.93% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Port Deposit, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 364 (69.73% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Port Deposit, MD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Port Deposit's Non-Hispanic population.
Port Deposit 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 | 364 | 69.73% |
| Black or African American alone | 121 | 23.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 10 | 1.92% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 27 | 5.17% |
Among the Hispanic population in Port Deposit, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 45 (69.23% of the total Hispanic population).
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Port Deposit, MD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Port Deposit's Hispanic population.
Port Deposit Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 45 | 69.23% |
| Puerto Rican | 16 | 24.62% |
| Cuban | 4 | 6.15% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Port Deposit, MD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 11.07% of Port Deposit population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Port Deposit, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 45 (69.23% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Port Deposit, MD have?
Port Deposit, MD has 121 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 20.61% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Port Deposit is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Port Deposit, MD?
With 88.93% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Port Deposit.
That being said, with a 20.61% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Port Deposit.
What is the majority race in Port Deposit, MD?
With a population of 401 (68.31% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Port Deposit.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Port Deposit, with 20.61% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
