The Plains, VA population by race
The table below shows The Plains's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 175 | 64.10% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 2 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 57 | 20.88% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 39 | 14.29% |
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The Plains 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; The Plains has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that The Plains's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of The Plains population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 64.10% are white, 0.73% are Asian, 20.88% are some other race and 14.29% are multiracial.
The Plains '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 The Plains is White with a population of 175 (64.10% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 39 (14.29% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of The Plains, VA
By ethnicity, 73 (26.74% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 200 (73.26% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in The Plains, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 168 (84% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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The Plains, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of The Plains's Non-Hispanic population.
The Plains 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 | 168 | 84.00% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 2 | 1.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 30 | 15.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in The Plains, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 70 (95.89% of the total Hispanic population).
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The Plains, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of The Plains's Hispanic population.
The Plains Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 70 | 95.89% |
| Puerto Rican | 3 | 4.11% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of The Plains, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 26.74% of The Plains population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in The Plains, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 70 (95.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does The Plains, VA have?
The Plains, VA 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 The Plains, VA?
With 73.26% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in The Plains.
That being said, with a 20.88% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in The Plains.
What is the majority race in The Plains, VA?
With a population of 175 (64.10% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in The Plains.
Some other races are second largest race in The Plains, with 20.88% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
