Townsend, TN population by race
The table below shows Townsend's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 546 | 93.65% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 1.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 4 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 26 | 4.46% |
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Townsend 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; Townsend has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Townsend's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Townsend population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 93.65% are white, 1.20% are Black or African American, 0.69% are Asian and 4.46% are multiracial.
Townsend '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 Townsend is White with a population of 546 (93.65% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 26 (4.46% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Townsend, TN
By ethnicity, 8 (1.37% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 575 (98.63% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Townsend, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 538 (93.57% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Townsend, TN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Townsend's Non-Hispanic population.
Townsend 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 | 538 | 93.57% |
| Black or African American alone | 7 | 1.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 4 | 0.70% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 26 | 4.52% |
Among the Hispanic population in Townsend, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 8 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Townsend, TN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Townsend's Hispanic population.
Townsend Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 8 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Townsend, TN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.37% of Townsend population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Townsend, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 8 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Townsend, TN have?
Townsend, TN has 7 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.20% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Townsend is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Townsend, TN?
With 98.63% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Townsend.
That being said, with a 1.20% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Townsend.
What is the majority race in Townsend, TN?
With a population of 546 (93.65% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Townsend.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Townsend, with 1.20% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
