Skowhegan, Maine population by race
The table below shows Skowhegan town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,260 | 96.01% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 32 | 0.37% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 230 | 2.67% |
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Skowhegan 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; Skowhegan town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Skowhegan town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Skowhegan town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.01% are white, 0.28% are Black or African American, 0.21% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.45% are Asian, 0.37% are some other race and 2.67% are multiracial.
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Skowhegan, Maine population by race.
The largest racial group in Skowhegan town is White with a population of 8,260 (96.01% of the total population).
Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan town is White with a population of 8,260 (96.01% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 230 (2.67% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Skowhegan, Maine
By ethnicity, 187 (2.17% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 8,416 (97.83% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Skowhegan town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,167 (97.04% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Skowhegan, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Skowhegan town's Non-Hispanic population.
Skowhegan 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 | 8,167 | 97.04% |
| Black or African American alone | 24 | 0.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 18 | 0.21% |
| Asian alone | 39 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 168 | 2.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Skowhegan town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 73 (39.04% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Skowhegan, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Skowhegan town's Hispanic population.
Skowhegan town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 62 | 33.16% |
| Puerto Rican | 32 | 17.11% |
| Cuban | 20 | 10.70% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 73 | 39.04% |
Things to know
What percentage of Skowhegan, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.17% of Skowhegan town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Skowhegan town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 73 (39.04% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Skowhegan, Maine have?
Skowhegan, Maine has 24 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.28% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Skowhegan town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Skowhegan, Maine?
With 97.83% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Skowhegan town.
That being said, with a 0.45% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Skowhegan town.
What is the majority race in Skowhegan, Maine?
With a population of 8,260 (96.01% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Skowhegan town.
Asians are second largest race in Skowhegan town, with 0.45% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
