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Prince Georges County, MD population by race.
The largest racial group in Prince Georges County is Black or African American with a population of 585,279 (61.15% of the total population).
Prince Georges County, MD population by race
The table below shows Prince Georges County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133,154 | 13.91% |
| Black or African American | 585,279 | 61.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,256 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 39,237 | 4.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 357 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 141,111 | 14.74% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 53,795 | 5.62% |
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Prince Georges County 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; Prince Georges County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Prince Georges County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Prince Georges County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 13.91% are white, 61.15% are Black or African American, 0.44% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.10% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 14.74% are some other race and 5.62% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Prince Georges County, MD population by race.
The largest racial group in Prince Georges County is Black or African American with a population of 585,279 (61.15% of the total population).
Prince Georges County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Prince Georges County is Black or African American with a population of 585,279 (61.15% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 53,795 (5.62% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Prince Georges County, MD
By ethnicity, 190,973 (19.95% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 766,216 (80.05% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Prince Georges County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 578,048 (75.44% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Prince Georges County, MD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Prince Georges County's Non-Hispanic population.
Prince Georges County 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 | 110,790 | 14.46% |
| Black or African American alone | 578,048 | 75.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2,033 | 0.27% |
| Asian alone | 38,720 | 5.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 278 | 0.04% |
| Some other race alone | 5,503 | 0.72% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 30,844 | 4.03% |
Among the Hispanic population in Prince Georges County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 152,766 (79.99% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Prince Georges County, MD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Prince Georges County's Hispanic population.
Prince Georges County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 28,980 | 15.17% |
| Puerto Rican | 7,657 | 4.01% |
| Cuban | 1,570 | 0.82% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 152,766 | 79.99% |
Things to know
What percentage of Prince Georges County, MD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 19.95% of Prince Georges County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Prince Georges County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 152,766 (79.99% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Prince Georges County, MD have?
Prince Georges County, MD has 585,279 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 61.15% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Prince Georges County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Prince Georges County, MD?
With 80.05% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Prince Georges County.
That being said, with a 14.74% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Prince Georges County.
What is the majority race in Prince Georges County, MD?
With a population of 585,279 (61.15% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Prince Georges County.
Some other races are second largest race in Prince Georges County, with 14.74% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
