Ross County, OH population by race
The table below shows Ross County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68,763 | 89.35% |
| Black or African American | 4,268 | 5.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 96 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 336 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 487 | 0.63% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,982 | 3.87% |
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Ross County 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; Ross County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Ross County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Ross County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.35% are white, 5.55% are Black or African American, 0.12% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.44% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.63% are some other race and 3.87% are multiracial.
Ross County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Ross County is White with a population of 68,763 (89.35% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,982 (3.87% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ross County, OH
By ethnicity, 1,063 (1.38% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 75,894 (98.62% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ross County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 68,293 (89.98% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Ross County, OH Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ross County's Non-Hispanic population.
Ross County 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 | 68,293 | 89.98% |
| Black or African American alone | 4,155 | 5.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 96 | 0.13% |
| Asian alone | 336 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 25 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 247 | 0.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,742 | 3.61% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ross County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 563 (52.96% of the total Hispanic population).
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Ross County, OH Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ross County's Hispanic population.
Ross County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 310 | 29.16% |
| Puerto Rican | 563 | 52.96% |
| Cuban | 6 | 0.56% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 184 | 17.31% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ross County, OH is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.38% of Ross County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ross County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 563 (52.96% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ross County, OH have?
Ross County, OH has 4,268 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.55% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ross County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ross County, OH?
With 98.62% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ross County.
That being said, with a 5.55% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Ross County.
What is the majority race in Ross County, OH?
With a population of 68,763 (89.35% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Ross County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Ross County, with 5.55% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
