West Hamlin, WV population by race
The table below shows West Hamlin's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 541 | 97.83% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 2.17% |
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West Hamlin 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 Hamlin has a population in 2 of the race categories.
This confirms that West Hamlin's population is not that diverse.
The percent distribution of West Hamlin population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.83% are white and 2.17% are multiracial.
West Hamlin '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 Hamlin is White with a population of 541 (97.83% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12 (2.17% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Hamlin, WV
By ethnicity, 7 (1.27% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 546 (98.73% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West Hamlin, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 541 (99.08% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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West Hamlin, WV Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Hamlin's Non-Hispanic population.
West Hamlin 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 | 541 | 99.08% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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) | 5 | 0.92% |
Among the Hispanic population in West Hamlin, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 7 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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West Hamlin, WV Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West Hamlin's Hispanic population.
West Hamlin 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 | 7 | 100.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Hamlin, WV is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.27% of West Hamlin population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West Hamlin, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 7 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Hamlin, WV have?
West Hamlin, WV 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 Hamlin, WV?
With 98.73% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in West Hamlin.
That being said, with a 0% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in West Hamlin.
What is the majority race in West Hamlin, WV?
With a population of 541 (97.83% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West Hamlin.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in West Hamlin, with 0% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
