Whitesburg, KY population by race
The table below shows Whitesburg's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,095 | 97.31% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 37 | 1.72% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 15 | 0.70% |
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Whitesburg 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; Whitesburg has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Whitesburg's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Whitesburg population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.31% are white, 0.28% are Black or African American, 1.72% are Asian and 0.70% are multiracial.
Whitesburg '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Whitesburg is White with a population of 2,095 (97.31% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 15 (0.70% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Whitesburg, KY
By ethnicity, 50 (2.32% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,103 (97.68% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Whitesburg, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,045 (97.24% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Whitesburg, KY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Whitesburg's Non-Hispanic population.
Whitesburg 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 | 2,045 | 97.24% |
| Black or African American alone | 6 | 0.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 37 | 1.76% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 15 | 0.71% |
Among the Hispanic population in Whitesburg, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 50 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Whitesburg, KY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Whitesburg's Hispanic population.
Whitesburg 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 | 50 | 100.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Whitesburg, KY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.32% of Whitesburg population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Whitesburg, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 50 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Whitesburg, KY have?
Whitesburg, KY has 6 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.28% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Whitesburg is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Whitesburg, KY?
With 97.68% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Whitesburg.
That being said, with a 1.72% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Whitesburg.
What is the majority race in Whitesburg, KY?
With a population of 2,095 (97.31% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Whitesburg.
Asians are second largest race in Whitesburg, with 1.72% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
