Grand Prairie 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; Grand Prairie has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Grand Prairie's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Grand Prairie population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 45.54% are White, 23.33% are Black or African American, 0.41% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.98% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 12.13% are some other race and 11.57% are multiracial.
Grand Prairie's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Grand Prairie is White with a population of 89,259 (45.54% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 22,685 (11.57% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Grand Prairie, TX
By ethnicity, 91,444 (46.66% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 104,548 (53.34% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Grand Prairie, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 44,238 (42.31% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Grand Prairie 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 | 41,286 | 39.49% |
| Black or African American alone | 44,238 | 42.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 433 | 0.41% |
| Asian alone | 13,620 | 13.03% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 63 | 0.06% |
| Some other race alone | 643 | 0.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,265 | 4.08% |
Among the Hispanic population in Grand Prairie, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 76,616 (83.78% of the total Hispanic population).
Grand Prairie Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 76,616 | 83.78% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,425 | 1.56% |
| Cuban | 418 | 0.46% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 12,985 | 14.20% |