Weir, MS population by race
The table below shows Weir's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 25.25% |
| Black or African American | 589 | 74.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Weir 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; Weir has a population in 2 of the race categories.
This confirms that Weir's population is not that diverse.
The percent distribution of Weir population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 25.25% are white and 74.75% are Black or African American.
FIGURE 1
Weir, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Weir is Black or African American with a population of 589 (74.75% of the total population).
Weir '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 Weir is Black or African American with a population of 589 (74.75% 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 Weir, MS
By ethnicity, 24 (3.05% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 764 (96.95% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Weir, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 589 (77.09% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Weir, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Weir's Non-Hispanic population.
Weir 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 | 175 | 22.91% |
| Black or African American alone | 589 | 77.09% |
| 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 Weir, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 24 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Weir, MS Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Weir's Hispanic population.
Weir Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 24 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Weir, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.05% of Weir population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Weir, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 24 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Weir, MS have?
Weir, MS has 589 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 74.75% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Weir is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Weir, MS?
With 96.95% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Weir.
That being said, with a 25.25% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Weir.
What is the majority race in Weir, MS?
With a population of 589 (74.75% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Weir.
Whites are second largest race in Weir, with 25.25% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
