Cotulla, TX population by race
The table below shows Cotulla's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 2,485 | 66.50% |
Black or African American | 8 | 0.21% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
Asian | 0 | - |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 514 | 13.75% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 730 | 19.53% |
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Cotulla 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; Cotulla has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Cotulla's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Cotulla population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 66.50% are White, 0.21% are Black or African American, 13.75% are some other race and 19.53% are multiracial.
Cotulla'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 Cotulla is White with a population of 2,485 (66.50% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 73 (19.53% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Cotulla, TX
By ethnicity, 3,464 (92.69% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 273 (7.31% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cotulla, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 247 (90.48% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Cotulla 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 | 247 | 90.48% |
Black or African American alone | 8 | 2.93% |
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) | 18 | 6.59% |
Among the Hispanic population in Cotulla, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,421 (98.76% of the total Hispanic population).
Cotulla Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 3,421 | 98.76% |
Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 1.24% |
Things to know
What percentage of Cotulla, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 92.69% of Cotulla population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Cotulla, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,421 (98.76% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Cotulla, TX have?
Cotulla, TX has 8 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.21% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Cotulla is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Cotulla, TX?
With 7.31% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Cotulla.
That being said, with a 0.21% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Cotulla.
What is the majority race in Cotulla, TX?
With a population of 2,485 (66.50% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Cotulla.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Cotulla, with 0.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates