Pukwana, SD population by race
The table below shows Pukwana's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 78.62% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 | 13.04% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 23 | 8.33% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pukwana 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; Pukwana has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Pukwana's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Pukwana population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.62% are white, 13.04% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 8.33% are multiracial.
Pukwana '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 Pukwana is White with a population of 217 (78.62% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 23 (8.33% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Pukwana, SD
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 276 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Pukwana is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 217 (78.62% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Pukwana, SD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Pukwana's Non-Hispanic population.
Pukwana 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 | 217 | 78.62% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 36 | 13.04% |
| 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) | 23 | 8.33% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Pukwana's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Pukwana, SD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Pukwana population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Pukwana's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Pukwana, SD have?
Pukwana, SD has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Pukwana, SD?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Pukwana is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 13.04% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Pukwana.
What is the majority race in Pukwana, SD?
With a population of 217 (78.62% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Pukwana.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Pukwana, with 13.04% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
