Rio Grande City, TX population by race
The table below shows Rio Grande City's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,522 | 49.31% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 0.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 28 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 979 | 6.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,642 | 43.54% |
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Rio Grande City 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; Rio Grande City has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Rio Grande City's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Rio Grande City population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 49.31% are white, 0.33% are Black or African American, 0.18% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.22% are Asian, 6.42% are some other race and 43.54% are multiracial.
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Rio Grande City, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Rio Grande City is White with a population of 7,522 (49.31% of the total population).
Rio Grande City 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Rio Grande City is White with a population of 7,522 (49.31% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 6,642 (43.54% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rio Grande City, TX
By ethnicity, 14,515 (95.14% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 741 (4.86% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rio Grande City, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 556 (75.03% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Rio Grande City, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rio Grande City's Non-Hispanic population.
Rio Grande City 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 | 556 | 75.03% |
| Black or African American alone | 32 | 4.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 34 | 4.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 119 | 16.06% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rio Grande City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13,625 (93.87% of the total Hispanic population).
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Rio Grande City, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rio Grande City's Hispanic population.
Rio Grande City Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 13,625 | 93.87% |
| Puerto Rican | 26 | 0.18% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 864 | 5.95% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rio Grande City, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 95.14% of Rio Grande City population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rio Grande City, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13,625 (93.87% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rio Grande City, TX have?
Rio Grande City, TX has 51 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.33% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rio Grande City is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rio Grande City, TX?
With 95.14% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Rio Grande City.
That being said, with a 6.42% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Rio Grande City.
What is the majority race in Rio Grande City, TX?
With a population of 7,522 (49.31% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rio Grande City.
Some other races are second largest race in Rio Grande City, with 6.42% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
