Wolsey, SD population by race
The table below shows Wolsey's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 737 | 98.93% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7 | 0.94% |
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Wolsey 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; Wolsey has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Wolsey's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Wolsey population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 98.93% are white, 0.13% are Black or African American and 0.94% are multiracial.
Wolsey '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 Wolsey is White with a population of 737 (98.93% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7 (0.94% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wolsey, SD
By ethnicity, 111 (14.90% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 634 (85.10% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wolsey, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 627 (98.90% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wolsey, SD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wolsey's Non-Hispanic population.
Wolsey 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 | 627 | 98.90% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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) | 7 | 1.10% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wolsey, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 111 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Wolsey, SD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wolsey's Hispanic population.
Wolsey Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 111 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wolsey, SD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 14.90% of Wolsey population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wolsey, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 111 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wolsey, SD have?
Wolsey, SD has 1 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.13% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wolsey is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wolsey, SD?
With 85.10% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wolsey.
That being said, with a 0.13% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Wolsey.
What is the majority race in Wolsey, SD?
With a population of 737 (98.93% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wolsey.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Wolsey, with 0.13% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
