Seward County, KS population by race
The table below shows Seward County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,137 | 46.20% |
| Black or African American | 649 | 2.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 238 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 523 | 2.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.19% |
| Some other race | 5,937 | 27.06% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,416 | 20.13% |
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Seward 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; Seward County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Seward County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Seward County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 46.20% are white, 2.96% are Black or African American, 1.08% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.38% are Asian, 0.19% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 27.06% are some other race and 20.13% are multiracial.
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Seward County, KS population by race.
The largest racial group in Seward County is White with a population of 10,137 (46.20% of the total population).
Seward County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Seward County is White with a population of 10,137 (46.20% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,416 (20.13% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Seward County, KS
By ethnicity, 14,093 (64.23% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7,849 (35.77% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Seward County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 6,173 (78.65% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Seward County, KS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Seward County's Non-Hispanic population.
Seward 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 | 6,173 | 78.65% |
| Black or African American alone | 649 | 8.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 4 | 0.05% |
| Asian alone | 523 | 6.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 500 | 6.37% |
Among the Hispanic population in Seward County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 12,119 (85.99% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Seward County, KS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Seward County's Hispanic population.
Seward County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 12,119 | 85.99% |
| Puerto Rican | 106 | 0.75% |
| Cuban | 238 | 1.69% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,630 | 11.57% |
Things to know
What percentage of Seward County, KS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 64.23% of Seward County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Seward County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 12,119 (85.99% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Seward County, KS have?
Seward County, KS has 649 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.96% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Seward County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Seward County, KS?
With 64.23% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Seward County.
That being said, with a 27.06% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Seward County.
What is the majority race in Seward County, KS?
With a population of 10,137 (46.20% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Seward County.
Some other races are second largest race in Seward County, with 27.06% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
