Caswell County, NC population by race
The table below shows Caswell County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,719 | 60.31% |
| Black or African American | 7,278 | 32.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 25 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 194 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 494 | 2.17% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,037 | 4.56% |
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Caswell 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; Caswell County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Caswell County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Caswell County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 60.31% are white, 32% are Black or African American, 0.11% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.85% are Asian, 2.17% are some other race and 4.56% are multiracial.
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Caswell County, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Caswell County is White with a population of 13,719 (60.31% of the total population).
Caswell 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 White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Caswell County is White with a population of 13,719 (60.31% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,037 (4.56% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Caswell County, NC
By ethnicity, 1,089 (4.79% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 21,658 (95.21% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Caswell County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 13,567 (62.64% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Caswell County, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Caswell County's Non-Hispanic population.
Caswell 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 | 13,567 | 62.64% |
| Black or African American alone | 7,274 | 33.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 25 | 0.12% |
| Asian alone | 194 | 0.90% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 10 | 0.05% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 588 | 2.71% |
Among the Hispanic population in Caswell County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 853 (78.33% of the total Hispanic population).
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Caswell County, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Caswell County's Hispanic population.
Caswell County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 853 | 78.33% |
| Puerto Rican | 50 | 4.59% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 186 | 17.08% |
Things to know
What percentage of Caswell County, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.79% of Caswell County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Caswell County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 853 (78.33% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Caswell County, NC have?
Caswell County, NC has 7,278 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 32.00% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Caswell County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Caswell County, NC?
With 95.21% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Caswell County.
That being said, with a 32% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Caswell County.
What is the majority race in Caswell County, NC?
With a population of 13,719 (60.31% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Caswell County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Caswell County, with 32% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates