Voluntown, Connecticut population by race
The table below shows Voluntown town's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 2,275 | 89.08% |
Black or African American | 47 | 1.84% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.23% |
Asian | 0 | - |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.82% |
Some other race | 12 | 0.47% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 193 | 7.56% |
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Voluntown town 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; Voluntown town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Voluntown town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Voluntown town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.08% are White, 1.84% are Black or African American, 0.23% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.82% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.47% are some other race and 7.56% are multiracial.
Voluntown town'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 Voluntown town is White with a population of 2,275 (89.08% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 193 (7.56% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Voluntown, Connecticut
By ethnicity, 65 (2.55% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,489 (97.45% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Voluntown town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,257 (90.68% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Voluntown town 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 | 2,257 | 90.68% |
Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6 | 0.24% |
Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 21 | 0.84% |
Some other race alone | 12 | 0.48% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 193 | 7.75% |
Among the Hispanic population in Voluntown town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 47 (72.31% of the total Hispanic population).
Voluntown town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 5 | 7.69% |
Puerto Rican | 47 | 72.31% |
Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 20.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Voluntown, Connecticut is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.55% of Voluntown town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Voluntown town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 47 (72.31% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Voluntown, Connecticut have?
Voluntown, Connecticut has 47 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.84% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Voluntown town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Voluntown, Connecticut?
With 2.55% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Voluntown town.
That being said, with a 1.84% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Voluntown town.
What is the majority race in Voluntown, Connecticut?
With a population of 2,275 (89.08% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Voluntown town.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Voluntown town, with 1.84% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates