Wiggins, CO population by race
The table below shows Wiggins's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 926 | 81.37% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 75 | 6.59% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 134 | 11.78% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Wiggins 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; Wiggins has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wiggins's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wiggins population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 81.37% are white, 0.09% are Black or African American, 0.18% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.59% are some other race and 11.78% are multiracial.
Wiggins '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 Wiggins is White with a population of 926 (81.37% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 134 (11.78% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wiggins, CO
By ethnicity, 274 (24.08% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 864 (75.92% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wiggins, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 833 (96.41% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Wiggins, CO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wiggins's Non-Hispanic population.
Wiggins 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 | 833 | 96.41% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2 | 0.23% |
| 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) | 29 | 3.36% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wiggins, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 238 (86.86% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Wiggins, CO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wiggins's Hispanic population.
Wiggins Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 238 | 86.86% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 13.14% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wiggins, CO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 24.08% of Wiggins population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wiggins, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 238 (86.86% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wiggins, CO have?
Wiggins, CO has 1 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.09% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wiggins is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wiggins, CO?
With 75.92% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wiggins.
That being said, with a 6.59% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Wiggins.
What is the majority race in Wiggins, CO?
With a population of 926 (81.37% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wiggins.
Some other races are second largest race in Wiggins, with 6.59% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
