Watterson Park, KY population by race
The table below shows Watterson Park's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 471 | 58.36% |
| Black or African American | 240 | 29.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 93 | 11.52% |
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Watterson Park 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; Watterson Park has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Watterson Park's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Watterson Park population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 58.36% are white, 29.74% are Black or African American, 0.37% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 11.52% are multiracial.
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Watterson Park, KY population by race.
The largest racial group in Watterson Park is White with a population of 471 (58.36% of the total population).
Watterson Park '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 Watterson Park is White with a population of 471 (58.36% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 93 (11.52% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Watterson Park, KY
By ethnicity, 168 (20.82% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 639 (79.18% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Watterson Park, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 359 (56.18% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Watterson Park, KY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Watterson Park's Non-Hispanic population.
Watterson Park 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 | 359 | 56.18% |
| Black or African American alone | 240 | 37.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3 | 0.47% |
| 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) | 37 | 5.79% |
Among the Hispanic population in Watterson Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 113 (67.26% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Watterson Park, KY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Watterson Park's Hispanic population.
Watterson Park Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 113 | 67.26% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 32.74% |
Things to know
What percentage of Watterson Park, KY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 20.82% of Watterson Park population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Watterson Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 113 (67.26% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Watterson Park, KY have?
Watterson Park, KY has 240 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 29.74% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Watterson Park is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Watterson Park, KY?
With 79.18% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Watterson Park.
That being said, with a 29.74% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Watterson Park.
What is the majority race in Watterson Park, KY?
With a population of 471 (58.36% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Watterson Park.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Watterson Park, with 29.74% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
