Rockaway Beach, MO population by race
The table below shows Rockaway Beach's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 593 | 91.37% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 7.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9 | 1.39% |
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Rockaway Beach 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; Rockaway Beach has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Rockaway Beach's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Rockaway Beach population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 91.37% are white, 7.09% are Black or African American, 0.15% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 1.39% are multiracial.
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Rockaway Beach, MO population by race.
The largest racial group in Rockaway Beach is White with a population of 593 (91.37% of the total population).
Rockaway Beach '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 Rockaway Beach is White with a population of 593 (91.37% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9 (1.39% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rockaway Beach, MO
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 649 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Rockaway Beach is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 593 (91.37% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Rockaway Beach, MO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rockaway Beach's Non-Hispanic population.
Rockaway Beach 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 | 593 | 91.37% |
| Black or African American alone | 46 | 7.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1 | 0.15% |
| 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) | 9 | 1.39% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Rockaway Beach's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Rockaway Beach, MO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Rockaway Beach population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Rockaway Beach's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Rockaway Beach, MO have?
Rockaway Beach, MO has 46 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.09% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rockaway Beach is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rockaway Beach, MO?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Rockaway Beach is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 7.09% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Rockaway Beach.
What is the majority race in Rockaway Beach, MO?
With a population of 593 (91.37% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rockaway Beach.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Rockaway Beach, with 7.09% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
