Webster County, MS population by race
The table below shows Webster County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,874 | 79.20% |
| Black or African American | 1,838 | 18.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 39 | 0.39% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 99 | 1.00% |
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Webster County 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; Webster County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Webster County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Webster County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 79.20% are white, 18.49% are Black or African American, 0.12% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.80% are Asian, 0.39% are some other race and 1% are multiracial.
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Webster County, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Webster County is White with a population of 7,874 (79.20% of the total population).
Webster County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Webster County is White with a population of 7,874 (79.20% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 99 (1.00% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Webster County, MS
By ethnicity, 157 (1.58% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,785 (98.42% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Webster County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,772 (79.43% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Webster County, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Webster County's Non-Hispanic population.
Webster County 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 | 7,772 | 79.43% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,838 | 18.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 12 | 0.12% |
| Asian alone | 80 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 5 | 0.05% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 78 | 0.80% |
Among the Hispanic population in Webster County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 87 (55.41% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Webster County, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Webster County's Hispanic population.
Webster County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 87 | 55.41% |
| Puerto Rican | 2 | 1.27% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 68 | 43.31% |
Things to know
What percentage of Webster County, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.58% of Webster County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Webster County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 87 (55.41% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Webster County, MS have?
Webster County, MS has 1,838 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 18.49% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Webster County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Webster County, MS?
With 98.42% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Webster County.
That being said, with a 18.49% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Webster County.
What is the majority race in Webster County, MS?
With a population of 7,874 (79.20% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Webster County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Webster County, with 18.49% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
