Rich Square, NC population by race
The table below shows Rich Square's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 37.00% |
| Black or African American | 449 | 60.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 9 | 1.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 7 | 0.94% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5 | 0.67% |
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Rich Square 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; Rich Square has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Rich Square's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Rich Square population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 37% are white, 60.19% are Black or African American, 1.21% are Asian, 0.94% are some other race and 0.67% are multiracial.
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Rich Square, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Rich Square is Black or African American with a population of 449 (60.19% of the total population).
Rich Square '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Rich Square is Black or African American with a population of 449 (60.19% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5 (0.67% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rich Square, NC
By ethnicity, 7 (0.94% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 739 (99.06% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rich Square, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 449 (60.76% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Rich Square, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rich Square's Non-Hispanic population.
Rich Square 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 | 276 | 37.35% |
| Black or African American alone | 449 | 60.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 9 | 1.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5 | 0.68% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rich Square, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 7 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Rich Square, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rich Square's Hispanic population.
Rich Square 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 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rich Square, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.94% of Rich Square population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rich Square, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 7 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rich Square, NC have?
Rich Square, NC has 449 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 60.19% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rich Square is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rich Square, NC?
With 99.06% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rich Square.
That being said, with a 37% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Rich Square.
What is the majority race in Rich Square, NC?
With a population of 449 (60.19% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Rich Square.
Whites are second largest race in Rich Square, with 37% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates