Elkton, SD population by race
The table below shows Elkton's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 771 | 84.63% |
Black or African American | 2 | 0.22% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
Asian | 0 | - |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 30 | 3.29% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 108 | 11.86% |
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Elkton 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; Elkton has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Elkton's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Elkton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.63% are White, 0.22% are Black or African American, 3.29% are some other race and 11.86% are multiracial.
Elkton'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 Elkton is White with a population of 771 (84.63% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 108 (11.86% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Elkton, SD
By ethnicity, 277 (30.41% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 634 (69.59% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Elkton, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 587 (92.59% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Elkton 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 | 587 | 92.59% |
Black or African American alone | 2 | 0.32% |
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) | 45 | 7.10% |
Among the Hispanic population in Elkton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 149 (53.79% of the total Hispanic population).
Elkton Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 149 | 53.79% |
Puerto Rican | 2 | 0.72% |
Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 126 | 45.49% |
Things to know
What percentage of Elkton, SD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 30.41% of Elkton population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Elkton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 149 (53.79% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Elkton, SD have?
Elkton, SD has 2 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.22% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Elkton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Elkton, SD?
With 30.41% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Elkton.
That being said, with a 0.22% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Elkton.
What is the majority race in Elkton, SD?
With a population of 771 (84.63% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Elkton.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Elkton, with 0.22% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates