Port Lavaca, TX population by race
The table below shows Port Lavaca's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,465 | 64.66% |
| Black or African American | 518 | 4.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 750 | 6.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 752 | 6.51% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,049 | 17.75% |
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Port Lavaca 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 Lavaca has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Port Lavaca's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Port Lavaca population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 64.66% are white, 4.49% are Black or African American, 0.10% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.50% are Asian, 6.51% are some other race and 17.75% are multiracial.
Port Lavaca '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 Lavaca is White with a population of 7,465 (64.66% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,049 (17.75% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Port Lavaca, TX
By ethnicity, 7,158 (62% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,387 (38% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Port Lavaca, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,116 (71.03% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Port Lavaca, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Port Lavaca's Non-Hispanic population.
Port Lavaca 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 | 3,116 | 71.03% |
| Black or African American alone | 397 | 9.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 711 | 16.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 163 | 3.72% |
Among the Hispanic population in Port Lavaca, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,137 (85.74% of the total Hispanic population).
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Port Lavaca, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Port Lavaca's Hispanic population.
Port Lavaca Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 6,137 | 85.74% |
| Puerto Rican | 60 | 0.84% |
| Cuban | 157 | 2.19% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 804 | 11.23% |
Things to know
What percentage of Port Lavaca, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 62% of Port Lavaca population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Port Lavaca, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,137 (85.74% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Port Lavaca, TX have?
Port Lavaca, TX has 518 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.49% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Port Lavaca is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Port Lavaca, TX?
With 62% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Port Lavaca.
That being said, with a 6.51% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Port Lavaca.
What is the majority race in Port Lavaca, TX?
With a population of 7,465 (64.66% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Port Lavaca.
Some other races are second largest race in Port Lavaca, with 6.51% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
