Westernport, MD population by race
The table below shows Westernport's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,831 | 98.23% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 9 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 21 | 1.13% |
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Westernport 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; Westernport has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Westernport's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Westernport population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 98.23% are white, 0.16% are Black or African American, 0.48% are Asian and 1.13% are multiracial.
Westernport '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 Westernport is White with a population of 1,831 (98.23% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 21 (1.13% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Westernport, MD
By ethnicity, 47 (2.52% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,817 (97.48% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Westernport, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,804 (99.28% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Westernport, MD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Westernport's Non-Hispanic population.
Westernport 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 | 1,804 | 99.28% |
| Black or African American alone | 1 | 0.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 9 | 0.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3 | 0.17% |
Among the Hispanic population in Westernport, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 35 (74.47% of the total Hispanic population).
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Westernport, MD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Westernport's Hispanic population.
Westernport Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 5 | 10.64% |
| Puerto Rican | 7 | 14.89% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 74.47% |
Things to know
What percentage of Westernport, MD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.52% of Westernport population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Westernport, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 35 (74.47% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Westernport, MD have?
Westernport, MD has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.16% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Westernport is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Westernport, MD?
With 97.48% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Westernport.
That being said, with a 0.48% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Westernport.
What is the majority race in Westernport, MD?
With a population of 1,831 (98.23% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Westernport.
Asians are second largest race in Westernport, with 0.48% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
