Ward, SC population by race
The table below shows Ward's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 39.29% |
| Black or African American | 132 | 52.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 21 | 8.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Ward 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; Ward has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Ward's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Ward population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 39.29% are white, 52.38% are Black or African American and 8.33% are some other race.
FIGURE 1
Ward, SC population by race.
The largest racial group in Ward is Black or African American with a population of 132 (52.38% of the total population).
Ward '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 Black or African American population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Ward is Black or African American with a population of 132 (52.38% of the total population).
2. There is no multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races .
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ward, SC
By ethnicity, 21 (8.33% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 231 (91.67% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ward, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 132 (57.14% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Ward, SC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ward's Non-Hispanic population.
Ward 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 | 99 | 42.86% |
| Black or African American alone | 132 | 57.14% |
| 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) | 0 | 0.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ward, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 21 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Ward, SC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ward's Hispanic population.
Ward Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 21 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ward, SC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.33% of Ward population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ward, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 21 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ward, SC have?
Ward, SC has 132 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 52.38% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ward is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ward, SC?
With 91.67% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ward.
That being said, with a 39.29% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Ward.
What is the majority race in Ward, SC?
With a population of 132 (52.38% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Ward.
Whites are second largest race in Ward, with 39.29% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
