Tucker County, WV population by race
The table below shows Tucker County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,555 | 97.15% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 10 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 19 | 0.28% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 159 | 2.36% |
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Tucker County 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; Tucker County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Tucker County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Tucker County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.15% are white, 0.06% are Black or African American, 0.15% are Asian, 0.28% are some other race and 2.36% are multiracial.
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Tucker County, WV population by race.
The largest racial group in Tucker County is White with a population of 6,555 (97.15% of the total population).
Tucker County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Tucker County is White with a population of 6,555 (97.15% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 159 (2.36% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Tucker County, WV
By ethnicity, 9 (0.13% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,738 (99.87% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Tucker County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 6,554 (97.27% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Tucker County, WV Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Tucker County's Non-Hispanic population.
Tucker County 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 | 6,554 | 97.27% |
| Black or African American alone | 4 | 0.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 10 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 15 | 0.22% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 155 | 2.30% |
Among the Hispanic population in Tucker County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 8 (88.89% of the total Hispanic population).
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Tucker County, WV Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Tucker County's Hispanic population.
Tucker County 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 | 1 | 11.11% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 88.89% |
Things to know
What percentage of Tucker County, WV is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.13% of Tucker County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Tucker County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 8 (88.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Tucker County, WV have?
Tucker County, WV has 4 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.06% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Tucker County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Tucker County, WV?
With 99.87% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Tucker County.
That being said, with a 0.28% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Tucker County.
What is the majority race in Tucker County, WV?
With a population of 6,555 (97.15% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Tucker County.
Some other races are second largest race in Tucker County, with 0.28% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
