FIGURE 1
Water Valley, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Water Valley is White with a population of 1,705 (50.40% of the total population).
Water Valley, MS population by race
The table below shows Water Valley's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,705 | 50.40% |
| Black or African American | 1,640 | 48.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 24 | 0.71% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 14 | 0.41% |
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Water Valley 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; Water Valley has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Water Valley's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Water Valley population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 50.40% are white, 48.48% are Black or African American, 0.71% are some other race and 0.41% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Water Valley, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Water Valley is White with a population of 1,705 (50.40% of the total population).
Water Valley '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 Water Valley is White with a population of 1,705 (50.40% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 14 (0.41% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Water Valley, MS
By ethnicity, 56 (1.66% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,327 (98.34% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Water Valley, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,673 (50.29% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Water Valley, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Water Valley's Non-Hispanic population.
Water Valley 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 | 1,673 | 50.29% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,640 | 49.29% |
| 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) | 14 | 0.42% |
Among the Hispanic population in Water Valley, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 32 (57.14% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Water Valley, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Water Valley's Hispanic population.
Water Valley Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 24 | 42.86% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 57.14% |
Things to know
What percentage of Water Valley, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.66% of Water Valley population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Water Valley, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 32 (57.14% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Water Valley, MS have?
Water Valley, MS has 1,640 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 48.48% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Water Valley is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Water Valley, MS?
With 98.34% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Water Valley.
That being said, with a 48.48% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Water Valley.
What is the majority race in Water Valley, MS?
With a population of 1,705 (50.40% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Water Valley.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Water Valley, with 48.48% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
