Prairie View, TX population by race
The table below shows Prairie View's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 282 | 3.51% |
| Black or African American | 7,259 | 90.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 70 | 0.87% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 404 | 5.03% |
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Prairie View 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; Prairie View has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Prairie View's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Prairie View population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 3.51% are white, 90.30% are Black or African American, 0.07% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.21% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.87% are some other race and 5.03% are multiracial.
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Prairie View, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Prairie View is Black or African American with a population of 7,259 (90.30% of the total population).
Prairie View '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 Black or African American population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Prairie View is Black or African American with a population of 7,259 (90.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 404 (5.03% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Prairie View, TX
By ethnicity, 417 (5.19% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7,622 (94.81% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Prairie View, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 7,192 (94.36% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Prairie View, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Prairie View's Non-Hispanic population.
Prairie View 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 | 247 | 3.24% |
| Black or African American alone | 7,192 | 94.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6 | 0.08% |
| Asian alone | 15 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 1 | 0.01% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 161 | 2.11% |
Among the Hispanic population in Prairie View, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 302 (72.42% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Prairie View, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Prairie View's Hispanic population.
Prairie View Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 302 | 72.42% |
| Puerto Rican | 25 | 6.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 90 | 21.58% |
Things to know
What percentage of Prairie View, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.19% of Prairie View population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Prairie View, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 302 (72.42% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Prairie View, TX have?
Prairie View, TX has 7,259 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 90.30% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Prairie View is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Prairie View, TX?
With 94.81% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Prairie View.
That being said, with a 3.51% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Prairie View.
What is the majority race in Prairie View, TX?
With a population of 7,259 (90.30% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Prairie View.
Whites are second largest race in Prairie View, with 3.51% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
