South Berwick, Maine population by race
The table below shows South Berwick town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,963 | 92.58% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 115 | 1.53% |
| Asian | 146 | 1.94% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 27 | 0.36% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 270 | 3.59% |
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South Berwick 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; South Berwick town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that South Berwick town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of South Berwick town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.58% are white, 1.53% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.94% are Asian, 0.36% are some other race and 3.59% are multiracial.
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South Berwick, Maine population by race.
The largest racial group in South Berwick town is White with a population of 6,963 (92.58% of the total population).
South Berwick 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 South Berwick town is White with a population of 6,963 (92.58% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 270 (3.59% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of South Berwick, Maine
By ethnicity, 149 (1.98% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7,372 (98.02% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in South Berwick town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 6,841 (92.80% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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South Berwick, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of South Berwick town's Non-Hispanic population.
South Berwick 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 | 6,841 | 92.80% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 115 | 1.56% |
| Asian alone | 146 | 1.98% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 270 | 3.66% |
Among the Hispanic population in South Berwick town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 122 (81.88% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
South Berwick, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of South Berwick town's Hispanic population.
South Berwick town 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 | 122 | 81.88% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 18.12% |
Things to know
What percentage of South Berwick, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.98% of South Berwick town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in South Berwick town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 122 (81.88% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does South Berwick, Maine have?
South Berwick, 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 South Berwick, Maine?
With 98.02% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in South Berwick town.
That being said, with a 1.94% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in South Berwick town.
What is the majority race in South Berwick, Maine?
With a population of 6,963 (92.58% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in South Berwick town.
Asians are second largest race in South Berwick town, with 1.94% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
