Shawneetown, IL population by race
The table below shows Shawneetown's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,158 | 99.23% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Shawneetown 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; Shawneetown has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Shawneetown's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Shawneetown population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 99.23% are white, 0.09% are Black or African American and 0.69% are American Indian and Alaska Native.
Shawneetown '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 Shawneetown is White with a population of 1,158 (99.23% of the total population).
2. There is no multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races .
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Shawneetown, IL
By ethnicity, 36 (3.08% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,131 (96.92% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Shawneetown, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,122 (99.20% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Shawneetown, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Shawneetown's Non-Hispanic population.
Shawneetown 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 | 1,122 | 99.20% |
| Black or African American alone | 1 | 0.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 8 | 0.71% |
| 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) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Shawneetown, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 36 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Shawneetown, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Shawneetown's Hispanic population.
Shawneetown Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 36 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Shawneetown, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.08% of Shawneetown population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Shawneetown, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 36 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Shawneetown, IL have?
Shawneetown, IL has 1 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.09% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Shawneetown is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Shawneetown, IL?
With 96.92% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Shawneetown.
That being said, with a 0.69% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Shawneetown.
What is the majority race in Shawneetown, IL?
With a population of 1,158 (99.23% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Shawneetown.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Shawneetown, with 0.69% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
