South Kingstown, Rhode Island population by race
The table below shows South Kingstown town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,433 | 89.05% |
| Black or African American | 763 | 2.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 322 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 1,063 | 3.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 387 | 1.21% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 954 | 2.99% |
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South Kingstown 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 Kingstown town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that South Kingstown town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of South Kingstown town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.05% are white, 2.39% are Black or African American, 1.01% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.33% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.21% are some other race and 2.99% are multiracial.
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South Kingstown, Rhode Island population by race.
The largest racial group in South Kingstown town is White with a population of 28,433 (89.05% of the total population).
South Kingstown 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 Kingstown town is White with a population of 28,433 (89.05% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 954 (2.99% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of South Kingstown, Rhode Island
By ethnicity, 1,176 (3.68% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 30,752 (96.32% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in South Kingstown town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 27,888 (90.69% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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South Kingstown, Rhode Island Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of South Kingstown town's Non-Hispanic population.
South Kingstown 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 | 27,888 | 90.69% |
| Black or African American alone | 660 | 2.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 241 | 0.78% |
| Asian alone | 1,063 | 3.46% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 6 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 145 | 0.47% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 749 | 2.44% |
Among the Hispanic population in South Kingstown town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 591 (50.26% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
South Kingstown, Rhode Island Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of South Kingstown town's Hispanic population.
South Kingstown town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 253 | 21.51% |
| Puerto Rican | 242 | 20.58% |
| Cuban | 90 | 7.65% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 591 | 50.26% |
Things to know
What percentage of South Kingstown, Rhode Island is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.68% of South Kingstown town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in South Kingstown town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 591 (50.26% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does South Kingstown, Rhode Island have?
South Kingstown, Rhode Island has 763 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.39% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in South Kingstown town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in South Kingstown, Rhode Island?
With 96.32% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in South Kingstown town.
That being said, with a 3.33% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in South Kingstown town.
What is the majority race in South Kingstown, Rhode Island?
With a population of 28,433 (89.05% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in South Kingstown town.
Asians are second largest race in South Kingstown town, with 3.33% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
