Sherman, Maine population by race
The table below shows Sherman town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 894 | 97.39% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 18 | 1.96% |
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Sherman town 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; Sherman town has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Sherman town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Sherman town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.39% are white, 0.65% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 1.96% are multiracial.
Sherman town '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 Sherman town is White with a population of 894 (97.39% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 18 (1.96% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Sherman, Maine
By ethnicity, 3 (0.33% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 915 (99.67% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Sherman town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 891 (97.38% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Sherman, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Sherman town's Non-Hispanic population.
Sherman town 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 | 891 | 97.38% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6 | 0.66% |
| 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) | 18 | 1.97% |
Among the Hispanic population in Sherman town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Sherman, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Sherman town's Hispanic population.
Sherman town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Sherman, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.33% of Sherman town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Sherman town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Sherman, Maine have?
Sherman, Maine has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Sherman, Maine?
With 99.67% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Sherman town.
That being said, with a 0.65% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Sherman town.
What is the majority race in Sherman, Maine?
With a population of 894 (97.39% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Sherman town.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Sherman town, with 0.65% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
