Wells River, VT population by race
The table below shows Wells River's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 75.77% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 17 | 5.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 46 | 14.11% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9 | 2.76% |
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Wells River 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 River has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wells River's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wells River population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 75.77% are white, 2.15% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.21% are Asian, 14.11% are some other race and 2.76% are multiracial.
Wells River '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 village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Wells River is White with a population of 247 (75.77% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9 (2.76% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wells River, VT
By ethnicity, 7 (2.15% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 319 (97.85% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wells River, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 247 (77.43% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wells River, VT Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wells River's Non-Hispanic population.
Wells River 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 | 247 | 77.43% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 17 | 5.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 46 | 14.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9 | 2.82% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wells River, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Wells River, VT Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wells River's Hispanic population.
Wells River Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 7 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wells River, VT is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.15% of Wells River population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wells River, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wells River, VT have?
Wells River, VT has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Wells River, VT?
With 97.85% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wells River.
That being said, with a 14.11% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Wells River.
What is the majority race in Wells River, VT?
With a population of 247 (75.77% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wells River.
Some other races are second largest race in Wells River, with 14.11% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
