Union Gap, WA population by race
The table below shows Union Gap's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,642 | 55.93% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 362 | 5.56% |
| Asian | 205 | 3.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,366 | 20.98% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 937 | 14.39% |
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Union Gap 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; Union Gap has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Union Gap's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Union Gap population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 55.93% are white, 5.56% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.15% are Asian, 20.98% are some other race and 14.39% are multiracial.
Union Gap '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 Union Gap is White with a population of 3,642 (55.93% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 937 (14.39% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Union Gap, WA
By ethnicity, 3,291 (50.54% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,221 (49.46% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Union Gap, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,595 (80.57% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Union Gap, WA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Union Gap's Non-Hispanic population.
Union Gap 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 | 2,595 | 80.57% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 360 | 11.18% |
| Asian alone | 205 | 6.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 61 | 1.89% |
Among the Hispanic population in Union Gap, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,161 (96.05% of the total Hispanic population).
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Union Gap, WA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Union Gap's Hispanic population.
Union Gap Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,161 | 96.05% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 130 | 3.95% |
Things to know
What percentage of Union Gap, WA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 50.54% of Union Gap population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Union Gap, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,161 (96.05% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Union Gap, WA have?
Union Gap, WA 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 Union Gap, WA?
With 50.54% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Union Gap.
That being said, with a 20.98% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Union Gap.
What is the majority race in Union Gap, WA?
With a population of 3,642 (55.93% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Union Gap.
Some other races are second largest race in Union Gap, with 20.98% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
