Shepherdstown, WV population by race
The table below shows Shepherdstown's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,172 | 72.70% |
| Black or African American | 404 | 25.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 27 | 1.67% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9 | 0.56% |
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Shepherdstown 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; Shepherdstown has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Shepherdstown's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Shepherdstown population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 72.70% are white, 25.06% are Black or African American, 1.67% are some other race and 0.56% are multiracial.
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Shepherdstown, WV population by race.
The largest racial group in Shepherdstown is White with a population of 1,172 (72.70% of the total population).
Shepherdstown '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 Shepherdstown is White with a population of 1,172 (72.70% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9 (0.56% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Shepherdstown, WV
By ethnicity, 28 (1.74% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,584 (98.26% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Shepherdstown, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,159 (73.17% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Shepherdstown, WV Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Shepherdstown's Non-Hispanic population.
Shepherdstown 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 | 1,159 | 73.17% |
| Black or African American alone | 404 | 25.51% |
| 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 | 12 | 0.76% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9 | 0.57% |
Among the Hispanic population in Shepherdstown, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 28 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Shepherdstown, WV Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Shepherdstown's Hispanic population.
Shepherdstown Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Shepherdstown, WV is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.74% of Shepherdstown population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Shepherdstown, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 28 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Shepherdstown, WV have?
Shepherdstown, WV has 404 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 25.06% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Shepherdstown is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Shepherdstown, WV?
With 98.26% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Shepherdstown.
That being said, with a 25.06% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Shepherdstown.
What is the majority race in Shepherdstown, WV?
With a population of 1,172 (72.70% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Shepherdstown.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Shepherdstown, with 25.06% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
