Rensselaer, MO population by race
The table below shows Rensselaer's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 224 | 87.50% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 16 | 6.25% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11 | 4.30% |
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Rensselaer 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; Rensselaer has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Rensselaer's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Rensselaer population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.50% are white, 1.95% are Black or African American, 6.25% are some other race and 4.30% are multiracial.
Rensselaer '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 village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Rensselaer is White with a population of 224 (87.50% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 11 (4.30% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rensselaer, MO
By ethnicity, 24 (9.38% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 232 (90.62% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rensselaer, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 224 (96.55% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Rensselaer, MO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rensselaer's Non-Hispanic population.
Rensselaer 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 | 224 | 96.55% |
| Black or African American alone | 5 | 2.16% |
| 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) | 3 | 1.29% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rensselaer, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 16 (66.67% of the total Hispanic population).
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Rensselaer, MO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rensselaer's Hispanic population.
Rensselaer Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 16 | 66.67% |
| Cuban | 8 | 33.33% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rensselaer, MO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 9.38% of Rensselaer population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rensselaer, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 16 (66.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rensselaer, MO have?
Rensselaer, MO has 5 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.95% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rensselaer is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rensselaer, MO?
With 90.62% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rensselaer.
That being said, with a 6.25% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Rensselaer.
What is the majority race in Rensselaer, MO?
With a population of 224 (87.50% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rensselaer.
Some other races are second largest race in Rensselaer, with 6.25% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
