Wells, Maine population by race
The table below shows Wells town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,448 | 91.93% |
| Black or African American | 255 | 2.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 293 | 2.58% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 44 | 0.39% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 323 | 2.84% |
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Wells town 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; Wells town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wells town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wells town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 91.93% are white, 2.24% are Black or African American, 0.02% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.58% are Asian, 0.39% are some other race and 2.84% are multiracial.
Wells town '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Wells town is White with a population of 10,448 (91.93% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 323 (2.84% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wells, Maine
By ethnicity, 259 (2.28% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,106 (97.72% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wells town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,218 (92% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wells, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wells town's Non-Hispanic population.
Wells town 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 | 10,218 | 92.00% |
| Black or African American alone | 255 | 2.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2 | 0.02% |
| Asian alone | 293 | 2.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 42 | 0.38% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 296 | 2.67% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wells town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 217 (83.78% of the total Hispanic population).
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Wells, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wells town's Hispanic population.
Wells town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 217 | 83.78% |
| Puerto Rican | 2 | 0.77% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 15.44% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wells, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.28% of Wells town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wells town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 217 (83.78% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wells, Maine have?
Wells, Maine has 255 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.24% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wells town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wells, Maine?
With 97.72% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wells town.
That being said, with a 2.58% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Wells town.
What is the majority race in Wells, Maine?
With a population of 10,448 (91.93% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wells town.
Asians are second largest race in Wells town, with 2.58% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
