Sharpsburg, NC population by race
The table below shows Sharpsburg's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 580 | 38.56% |
| Black or African American | 874 | 58.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 6 | 0.40% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 44 | 2.93% |
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Sharpsburg 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; Sharpsburg has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Sharpsburg's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Sharpsburg population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 38.56% are white, 58.11% are Black or African American, 0.40% are some other race and 2.93% are multiracial.
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Sharpsburg, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Sharpsburg is Black or African American with a population of 874 (58.11% of the total population).
Sharpsburg '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 Black or African American population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Sharpsburg is Black or African American with a population of 874 (58.11% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 44 (2.93% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Sharpsburg, NC
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,504 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Sharpsburg is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 874 (58.11% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Sharpsburg, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Sharpsburg's Non-Hispanic population.
Sharpsburg 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 | 580 | 38.56% |
| Black or African American alone | 874 | 58.11% |
| 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 | 6 | 0.40% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 44 | 2.93% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Sharpsburg's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Sharpsburg, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Sharpsburg population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Sharpsburg's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Sharpsburg, NC have?
Sharpsburg, NC has 874 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 58.11% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Sharpsburg is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Sharpsburg, NC?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Sharpsburg is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 38.56% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Sharpsburg.
What is the majority race in Sharpsburg, NC?
With a population of 874 (58.11% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Sharpsburg.
Whites are second largest race in Sharpsburg, with 38.56% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
