West Brookfield, Massachusetts population by race
The table below shows West Brookfield town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,693 | 96.60% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 42 | 1.10% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 34 | 0.89% |
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West Brookfield 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; West Brookfield town has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that West Brookfield town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of West Brookfield town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.60% are white, 1.41% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.10% are some other race and 0.89% are multiracial.
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West Brookfield, Massachusetts population by race.
The largest racial group in West Brookfield town is White with a population of 3,693 (96.60% of the total population).
West Brookfield 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 West Brookfield town is White with a population of 3,693 (96.60% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 34 (0.89% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Brookfield, Massachusetts
By ethnicity, 124 (3.24% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,699 (96.76% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West Brookfield town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,622 (97.92% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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West Brookfield, Massachusetts Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Brookfield town's Non-Hispanic population.
West Brookfield 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 | 3,622 | 97.92% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 13 | 0.35% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 42 | 1.14% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 22 | 0.59% |
Among the Hispanic population in West Brookfield town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 49 (39.52% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
West Brookfield, Massachusetts Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West Brookfield town's Hispanic population.
West Brookfield 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 | 34 | 27.42% |
| Cuban | 49 | 39.52% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 33.06% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Brookfield, Massachusetts is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.24% of West Brookfield town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West Brookfield town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 49 (39.52% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Brookfield, Massachusetts have?
West Brookfield, Massachusetts 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 West Brookfield, Massachusetts?
With 96.76% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in West Brookfield town.
That being said, with a 1.41% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in West Brookfield town.
What is the majority race in West Brookfield, Massachusetts?
With a population of 3,693 (96.60% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West Brookfield town.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in West Brookfield town, with 1.41% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
