Westport Island, Maine population by race
The table below shows Westport Island town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 815 | 92.19% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 5 | 0.57% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 45 | 5.09% |
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Westport Island 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; Westport Island town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Westport Island town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Westport Island town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.19% are white, 0.68% are Black or African American, 0.34% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.13% are Asian, 0.57% are some other race and 5.09% are multiracial.
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Westport Island, Maine population by race.
The largest racial group in Westport Island town is White with a population of 815 (92.19% of the total population).
Westport Island 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 Westport Island town is White with a population of 815 (92.19% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 45 (5.09% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Westport Island, Maine
By ethnicity, 36 (4.07% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 848 (95.93% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Westport Island town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 780 (91.98% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Westport Island, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Westport Island town's Non-Hispanic population.
Westport Island 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 | 780 | 91.98% |
| Black or African American alone | 6 | 0.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3 | 0.35% |
| Asian alone | 9 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 5 | 0.59% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 45 | 5.31% |
Among the Hispanic population in Westport Island town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 14 (38.89% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Westport Island, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Westport Island town's Hispanic population.
Westport Island town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 9 | 25.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 13 | 36.11% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 38.89% |
Things to know
What percentage of Westport Island, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.07% of Westport Island town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Westport Island town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 14 (38.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Westport Island, Maine have?
Westport Island, Maine has 6 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.68% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Westport Island town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Westport Island, Maine?
With 95.93% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Westport Island town.
That being said, with a 1.13% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Westport Island town.
What is the majority race in Westport Island, Maine?
With a population of 815 (92.19% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Westport Island town.
Asians are second largest race in Westport Island town, with 1.13% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
