Somerville, AL population by race
The table below shows Somerville's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 617 | 91.95% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 6.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2 | 0.30% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5 | 0.75% |
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Somerville 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; Somerville has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Somerville's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Somerville population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 91.95% are white, 6.11% are Black or African American, 0.89% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.30% are some other race and 0.75% are multiracial.
Somerville '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 Somerville is White with a population of 617 (91.95% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5 (0.75% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Somerville, AL
By ethnicity, 31 (4.62% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 640 (95.38% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Somerville, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 589 (92.03% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Somerville, AL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Somerville's Non-Hispanic population.
Somerville 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 | 589 | 92.03% |
| Black or African American alone | 41 | 6.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 5 | 0.78% |
| 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) | 5 | 0.78% |
Among the Hispanic population in Somerville, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 20 (64.52% of the total Hispanic population).
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Somerville, AL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Somerville's Hispanic population.
Somerville Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 20 | 64.52% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 35.48% |
Things to know
What percentage of Somerville, AL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.62% of Somerville population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Somerville, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 20 (64.52% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Somerville, AL have?
Somerville, AL has 41 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.11% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Somerville is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Somerville, AL?
With 95.38% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Somerville.
That being said, with a 6.11% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Somerville.
What is the majority race in Somerville, AL?
With a population of 617 (91.95% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Somerville.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Somerville, with 6.11% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
