Potts Camp, MS population by race
The table below shows Potts Camp's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 229 | 73.87% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 17.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 28 | 9.03% |
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Potts Camp 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; Potts Camp has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Potts Camp's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Potts Camp population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 73.87% are white, 17.10% are Black or African American and 9.03% are multiracial.
Potts Camp '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 Potts Camp is White with a population of 229 (73.87% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 28 (9.03% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Potts Camp, MS
By ethnicity, 2 (0.65% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 308 (99.35% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Potts Camp, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 227 (73.70% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Potts Camp, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Potts Camp's Non-Hispanic population.
Potts Camp 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 | 227 | 73.70% |
| Black or African American alone | 53 | 17.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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) | 28 | 9.09% |
Among the Hispanic population in Potts Camp, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Potts Camp, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Potts Camp's Hispanic population.
Potts Camp Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Potts Camp, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.65% of Potts Camp population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Potts Camp, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Potts Camp, MS have?
Potts Camp, MS has 53 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 17.10% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Potts Camp is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Potts Camp, MS?
With 99.35% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Potts Camp.
That being said, with a 17.10% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Potts Camp.
What is the majority race in Potts Camp, MS?
With a population of 229 (73.87% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Potts Camp.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Potts Camp, with 17.10% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
