Vieques Municipio, PR population by race
The table below shows Vieques Municipio's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,813 | 22.11% |
| Black or African American | 579 | 7.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 16 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 5,234 | 63.84% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 557 | 6.79% |
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Vieques Municipio 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; Vieques Municipio has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Vieques Municipio's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Vieques Municipio population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 22.11% are white, 7.06% are Black or African American, 0.20% are Asian, 63.84% are some other race and 6.79% are multiracial.
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Vieques Municipio, PR population by race.
The largest racial group in Vieques Municipio is Some other race with a population of 5,234 (63.84% of the total population).
Vieques Municipio '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 Some other race population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Vieques Municipio is Some other race with a population of 5,234 (63.84% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 557 (6.79% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Vieques Municipio, PR
By ethnicity, 7,744 (94.45% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 455 (5.55% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Vieques Municipio, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 313 (68.79% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Vieques Municipio, PR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Vieques Municipio's Non-Hispanic population.
Vieques Municipio 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 | 313 | 68.79% |
| Black or African American alone | 48 | 10.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 94 | 20.66% |
Among the Hispanic population in Vieques Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 7,499 (96.84% of the total Hispanic population).
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Vieques Municipio, PR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Vieques Municipio's Hispanic population.
Vieques Municipio 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 | 7,499 | 96.84% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 245 | 3.16% |
Things to know
What percentage of Vieques Municipio, PR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 94.45% of Vieques Municipio population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Vieques Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 7,499 (96.84% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Vieques Municipio, PR have?
Vieques Municipio, PR has 579 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.06% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Vieques Municipio is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Vieques Municipio, PR?
With 94.45% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Vieques Municipio.
That being said, with a 22.11% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Vieques Municipio.
What is the majority race in Vieques Municipio, PR?
With a population of 5,234 (63.84% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in Vieques Municipio.
Whites are second largest race in Vieques Municipio, with 22.11% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
