Wesley, Maine population by race
The table below shows Wesley town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 92.97% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 1 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 6.49% |
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Wesley 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; Wesley town has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Wesley town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Wesley town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.97% are white, 0.54% are Asian and 6.49% are multiracial.
Wesley 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 Wesley town is White with a population of 172 (92.97% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12 (6.49% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wesley, Maine
By ethnicity, 8 (4.32% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 177 (95.68% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wesley town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 171 (96.61% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wesley, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wesley town's Non-Hispanic population.
Wesley 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 | 171 | 96.61% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5 | 2.82% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wesley town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 8 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Wesley, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wesley town's Hispanic population.
Wesley town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wesley, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.32% of Wesley town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wesley town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 8 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wesley, Maine have?
Wesley, Maine 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 Wesley, Maine?
With 95.68% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wesley town.
That being said, with a 0.54% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Wesley town.
What is the majority race in Wesley, Maine?
With a population of 172 (92.97% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wesley town.
Asians are second largest race in Wesley town, with 0.54% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
