Spencer, WV population by race
The table below shows Spencer's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,938 | 94.21% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 57 | 2.77% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 60 | 2.92% |
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Spencer 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; Spencer has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Spencer's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Spencer population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.21% are white, 0.10% are Black or African American, 2.77% are Asian and 2.92% are multiracial.
Spencer '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 Spencer is White with a population of 1,938 (94.21% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 60 (2.92% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Spencer, WV
By ethnicity, 12 (0.58% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,045 (99.42% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Spencer, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,938 (94.77% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Spencer, WV Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Spencer's Non-Hispanic population.
Spencer 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 | 1,938 | 94.77% |
| Black or African American alone | 2 | 0.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 57 | 2.79% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 48 | 2.35% |
Among the Hispanic population in Spencer, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 6 (50% of the total Hispanic population).
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Spencer, WV Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Spencer's Hispanic population.
Spencer 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 | 6 | 50.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 50.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Spencer, WV is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.58% of Spencer population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Spencer, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 6 (50% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Spencer, WV have?
Spencer, WV has 2 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.10% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Spencer is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Spencer, WV?
With 99.42% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Spencer.
That being said, with a 2.77% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Spencer.
What is the majority race in Spencer, WV?
With a population of 1,938 (94.21% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Spencer.
Asians are second largest race in Spencer, with 2.77% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
