Whitefield, Maine population by race
The table below shows Whitefield town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,195 | 92.15% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 5 | 0.21% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 120 | 5.04% |
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Whitefield 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; Whitefield town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Whitefield town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Whitefield town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.15% are white, 0.97% are Black or African American, 1.26% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.38% are Asian, 0.21% are some other race and 5.04% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Whitefield, Maine population by race.
The largest racial group in Whitefield town is White with a population of 2,195 (92.15% of the total population).
Whitefield 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 Whitefield town is White with a population of 2,195 (92.15% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 120 (5.04% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Whitefield, Maine
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,382 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Whitefield town is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,195 (92.15% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Whitefield, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Whitefield town's Non-Hispanic population.
Whitefield 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 | 2,195 | 92.15% |
| Black or African American alone | 23 | 0.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 30 | 1.26% |
| Asian alone | 9 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 5 | 0.21% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 120 | 5.04% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Whitefield town's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Whitefield, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Whitefield town population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Whitefield town's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Whitefield, Maine have?
Whitefield, Maine has 23 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.97% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Whitefield town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Whitefield, Maine?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Whitefield town is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 1.26% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Whitefield town.
What is the majority race in Whitefield, Maine?
With a population of 2,195 (92.15% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Whitefield town.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Whitefield town, with 1.26% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
