Wilcox County, AL population by race
The table below shows Wilcox County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,876 | 27.55% |
| Black or African American | 7,328 | 70.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 220 | 2.11% |
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Wilcox County 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; Wilcox County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wilcox County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wilcox County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 27.55% are white, 70.18% are Black or African American, 0.12% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.04% are Asian and 2.11% are multiracial.
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Wilcox County, AL population by race.
The largest racial group in Wilcox County is Black or African American with a population of 7,328 (70.18% of the total population).
Wilcox County '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 Black or African American population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Wilcox County is Black or African American with a population of 7,328 (70.18% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 220 (2.11% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wilcox County, AL
By ethnicity, 22 (0.21% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 10,419 (99.79% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wilcox County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 7,328 (70.33% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wilcox County, AL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wilcox County's Non-Hispanic population.
Wilcox County 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 | 2,860 | 27.45% |
| Black or African American alone | 7,328 | 70.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 7 | 0.07% |
| Asian alone | 4 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 220 | 2.11% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wilcox County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 9 (40.91% of the total Hispanic population).
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Wilcox County, AL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wilcox County's Hispanic population.
Wilcox County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 6 | 27.27% |
| Puerto Rican | 9 | 40.91% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 31.82% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wilcox County, AL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.21% of Wilcox County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wilcox County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 9 (40.91% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wilcox County, AL have?
Wilcox County, AL has 7,328 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 70.18% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wilcox County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wilcox County, AL?
With 99.79% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wilcox County.
That being said, with a 27.55% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Wilcox County.
What is the majority race in Wilcox County, AL?
With a population of 7,328 (70.18% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Wilcox County.
Whites are second largest race in Wilcox County, with 27.55% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
