Richmond, Rhode Island population by race
The table below shows Richmond town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,451 | 92.25% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 611 | 7.56% |
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Richmond town 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; Richmond town has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Richmond town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Richmond town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.25% are white, 0.19% are Black or African American and 7.56% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Richmond, Rhode Island population by race.
The largest racial group in Richmond town is White with a population of 7,451 (92.25% of the total population).
Richmond town '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 Richmond town is White with a population of 7,451 (92.25% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 611 (7.56% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Richmond, Rhode Island
By ethnicity, 297 (3.68% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7,780 (96.32% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Richmond town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,445 (95.69% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Richmond, Rhode Island Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Richmond town's Non-Hispanic population.
Richmond town 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 | 7,445 | 95.69% |
| Black or African American alone | 15 | 0.19% |
| 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) | 320 | 4.11% |
Among the Hispanic population in Richmond town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 264 (88.89% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Richmond, Rhode Island Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Richmond town's Hispanic population.
Richmond town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 33 | 11.11% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 264 | 88.89% |
Things to know
What percentage of Richmond, Rhode Island is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.68% of Richmond town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Richmond town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 264 (88.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Richmond, Rhode Island have?
Richmond, Rhode Island has 15 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.19% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Richmond town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Richmond, Rhode Island?
With 96.32% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Richmond town.
That being said, with a 0.19% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Richmond town.
What is the majority race in Richmond, Rhode Island?
With a population of 7,451 (92.25% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Richmond town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Richmond town, with 0.19% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
