Walnut, IA population by race
The table below shows Walnut's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,274 | 95.15% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 6 | 0.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 50 | 3.73% |
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Walnut 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; Walnut has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Walnut's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Walnut population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.15% are white, 0.67% are Black or African American, 0.45% are some other race and 3.73% are multiracial.
Walnut '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 Walnut is White with a population of 1,274 (95.15% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 50 (3.73% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Walnut, IA
By ethnicity, 51 (3.81% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,288 (96.19% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Walnut, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,274 (98.91% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Walnut, IA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Walnut's Non-Hispanic population.
Walnut 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 | 1,274 | 98.91% |
| Black or African American alone | 9 | 0.70% |
| 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) | 5 | 0.39% |
Among the Hispanic population in Walnut, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 42 (82.35% of the total Hispanic population).
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Walnut, IA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Walnut's Hispanic population.
Walnut Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 9 | 17.65% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 82.35% |
Things to know
What percentage of Walnut, IA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.81% of Walnut population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Walnut, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 42 (82.35% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Walnut, IA have?
Walnut, IA has 9 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.67% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Walnut is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Walnut, IA?
With 96.19% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Walnut.
That being said, with a 0.67% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Walnut.
What is the majority race in Walnut, IA?
With a population of 1,274 (95.15% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Walnut.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Walnut, with 0.67% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
