Elkhart, KS population by race
The table below shows Elkhart's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 1,440 | 87.75% |
Black or African American | 2 | 0.12% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
Asian | 26 | 1.58% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 0 | - |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 173 | 10.54% |
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Elkhart 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; Elkhart has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Elkhart's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Elkhart population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.75% are White, 0.12% are Black or African American, 1.58% are Asian and 10.54% are multiracial.
Elkhart'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 Elkhart is White with a population of 1,44 (87.75% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 173 (10.54% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Elkhart, KS
By ethnicity, 381 (23.22% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,26 (76.78% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Elkhart, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,199 (95.16% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Elkhart 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 | 1,199 | 95.16% |
Black or African American alone | 2 | 0.16% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Asian alone | 26 | 2.06% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 33 | 2.62% |
Among the Hispanic population in Elkhart, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 379 (99.48% of the total Hispanic population).
Elkhart Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 379 | 99.48% |
Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.52% |
Things to know
What percentage of Elkhart, KS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 23.22% of Elkhart population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Elkhart, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 379 (99.48% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Elkhart, KS have?
Elkhart, KS has 2 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.12% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Elkhart is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Elkhart, KS?
With 23.22% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Elkhart.
That being said, with a 0.12% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Elkhart.
What is the majority race in Elkhart, KS?
With a population of 1,44 (87.75% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Elkhart.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Elkhart, with 0.12% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates