Rice, TX population by race
The table below shows Rice's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 635 | 56.75% |
| Black or African American | 216 | 19.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 171 | 15.28% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 97 | 8.67% |
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Rice 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; Rice has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Rice's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Rice population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 56.75% are white, 19.30% are Black or African American, 15.28% are some other race and 8.67% are multiracial.
Rice '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Rice is White with a population of 635 (56.75% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 97 (8.67% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rice, TX
By ethnicity, 469 (41.91% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 650 (58.09% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rice, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 403 (62% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Rice, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rice's Non-Hispanic population.
Rice 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 | 403 | 62.00% |
| Black or African American alone | 216 | 33.23% |
| 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) | 31 | 4.77% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rice, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 460 (98.08% of the total Hispanic population).
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Rice, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rice's Hispanic population.
Rice Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 460 | 98.08% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 1.92% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rice, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 41.91% of Rice population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rice, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 460 (98.08% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rice, TX have?
Rice, TX has 216 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 19.30% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rice is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rice, TX?
With 58.09% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rice.
That being said, with a 19.30% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Rice.
What is the majority race in Rice, TX?
With a population of 635 (56.75% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rice.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Rice, with 19.30% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
