Whiting, Maine population by race
The table below shows Whiting town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 453 | 85.80% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 8.14% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 32 | 6.06% |
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Whiting 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; Whiting town has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Whiting town's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Whiting town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 85.80% are white, 8.14% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 6.06% are multiracial.
Whiting 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 Whiting town is White with a population of 453 (85.80% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 32 (6.06% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Whiting, Maine
By ethnicity, 40 (7.58% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 488 (92.42% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Whiting town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 453 (92.83% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Whiting, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Whiting town's Non-Hispanic population.
Whiting 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 | 453 | 92.83% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3 | 0.61% |
| 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) | 32 | 6.56% |
Among the Hispanic population in Whiting town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 40 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Whiting, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Whiting town's Hispanic population.
Whiting town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 40 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Whiting, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.58% of Whiting town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Whiting town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 40 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Whiting, Maine have?
Whiting, Maine 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 Whiting, Maine?
With 92.42% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Whiting town.
That being said, with a 8.14% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Whiting town.
What is the majority race in Whiting, Maine?
With a population of 453 (85.80% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Whiting town.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Whiting town, with 8.14% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
