Fuquay-Varina, NC population by race
The table below shows Fuquay-Varina's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 23,759 | 71.70% |
Black or African American | 5,896 | 17.79% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 62 | 0.19% |
Asian | 613 | 1.85% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 678 | 2.05% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,127 | 6.42% |
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Fuquay-Varina 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; Fuquay-Varina has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Fuquay-Varina's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Fuquay-Varina population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 71.70% are White, 17.79% are Black or African American, 0.19% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.85% are Asian, 2.05% are some other race and 6.42% are multiracial.
Fuquay-Varina'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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Fuquay-Varina is White with a population of 23,759 (71.70% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 2,127 (6.42% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fuquay-Varina, NC
By ethnicity, 2,796 (8.44% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 30,339 (91.56% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fuquay-Varina, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 22,458 (74.02% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Fuquay-Varina 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 | 22,458 | 74.02% |
Black or African American alone | 5,896 | 19.43% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 49 | 0.16% |
Asian alone | 564 | 1.86% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 107 | 0.35% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,265 | 4.17% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fuquay-Varina, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,375 (49.18% of the total Hispanic population).
Fuquay-Varina Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 704 | 25.18% |
Puerto Rican | 571 | 20.42% |
Cuban | 146 | 5.22% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,375 | 49.18% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fuquay-Varina, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.44% of Fuquay-Varina population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fuquay-Varina, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,375 (49.18% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fuquay-Varina, NC have?
Fuquay-Varina, NC has 5,896 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 17.79% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fuquay-Varina is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fuquay-Varina, NC?
With 8.44% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Fuquay-Varina.
That being said, with a 17.79% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Fuquay-Varina.
What is the majority race in Fuquay-Varina, NC?
With a population of 23,759 (71.70% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fuquay-Varina.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Fuquay-Varina, with 17.79% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates