Wood Heights, MO population by race
The table below shows Wood Heights's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 647 | 91.77% |
Black or African American | 37 | 5.25% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
Asian | 2 | 0.28% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 11 | 1.56% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 8 | 1.13% |
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Wood Heights 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; Wood Heights has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wood Heights's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wood Heights population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 91.77% are white, 5.25% are Black or African American, 0.28% are Asian, 1.56% are some other race and 1.13% are multiracial.
Wood Heights '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 Wood Heights is White with a population of 647 (91.77% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 8 (1.13% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wood Heights, MO
By ethnicity, 7 (0.99% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 698 (99.01% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wood Heights, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 640 (91.69% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wood Heights, MO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wood Heights's Non-Hispanic population.
Wood Heights 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 | 640 | 91.69% |
Black or African American alone | 37 | 5.30% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Asian alone | 2 | 0.29% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 11 | 1.58% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 8 | 1.15% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wood Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Wood Heights, MO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wood Heights's Hispanic population.
Wood Heights Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 7 | 100.00% |
Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wood Heights, MO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.99% of Wood Heights population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wood Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wood Heights, MO have?
Wood Heights, MO has 37 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.25% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wood Heights is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wood Heights, MO?
With 99.01% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wood Heights.
That being said, with a 5.25% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Wood Heights.
What is the majority race in Wood Heights, MO?
With a population of 647 (91.77% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wood Heights.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Wood Heights, with 5.25% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates