Smithfield, KY population by race
The table below shows Smithfield's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 93.01% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 2.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9 | 4.84% |
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Smithfield 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; Smithfield has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Smithfield's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Smithfield population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 93.01% are white, 2.15% are Black or African American and 4.84% are multiracial.
Smithfield '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 Smithfield is White with a population of 173 (93.01% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9 (4.84% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Smithfield, KY
By ethnicity, 10 (5.38% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 176 (94.62% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Smithfield, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 172 (97.73% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Smithfield, KY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Smithfield's Non-Hispanic population.
Smithfield 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 | 172 | 97.73% |
| Black or African American alone | 4 | 2.27% |
| 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 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Smithfield, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 9 (90% of the total Hispanic population).
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Smithfield, KY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Smithfield's Hispanic population.
Smithfield Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 9 | 90.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 10.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Smithfield, KY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.38% of Smithfield population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Smithfield, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 9 (90% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Smithfield, KY have?
Smithfield, KY has 4 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.15% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Smithfield is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Smithfield, KY?
With 94.62% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Smithfield.
That being said, with a 2.15% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Smithfield.
What is the majority race in Smithfield, KY?
With a population of 173 (93.01% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Smithfield.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Smithfield, with 2.15% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
