Ruby, SC population by race
The table below shows Ruby's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 193 | 53.76% |
| Black or African American | 158 | 44.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 8 | 2.23% |
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Ruby 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; Ruby has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Ruby's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Ruby population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 53.76% are white, 44.01% are Black or African American and 2.23% are multiracial.
Ruby '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 Ruby is White with a population of 193 (53.76% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 8 (2.23% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ruby, SC
By ethnicity, 31 (8.64% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 328 (91.36% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ruby, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 188 (57.32% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Ruby, SC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ruby's Non-Hispanic population.
Ruby 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 | 188 | 57.32% |
| Black or African American alone | 136 | 41.46% |
| 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) | 4 | 1.22% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ruby, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 27 (87.10% of the total Hispanic population).
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Ruby, SC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ruby's Hispanic population.
Ruby Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 27 | 87.10% |
| Puerto Rican | 4 | 12.90% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ruby, SC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.64% of Ruby population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ruby, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 27 (87.10% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ruby, SC have?
Ruby, SC has 158 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 44.01% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ruby is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ruby, SC?
With 91.36% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ruby.
That being said, with a 44.01% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Ruby.
What is the majority race in Ruby, SC?
With a population of 193 (53.76% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Ruby.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Ruby, with 44.01% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
