Lafayette, KY population by race
The table below shows Lafayette's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 197 | 96.10% |
Black or African American | 5 | 2.44% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
Asian | 0 | - |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 0 | - |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 3 | 1.46% |
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Lafayette 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; Lafayette has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Lafayette's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Lafayette population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.10% are White, 2.44% are Black or African American and 1.46% are multiracial.
Lafayette'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 Lafayette is White with a population of 197 (96.10% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 3 (1.46% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lafayette, KY
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 205 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Lafayette is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 197 (96.10% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Lafayette 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 | 197 | 96.10% |
Black or African American alone | 5 | 2.44% |
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) | 3 | 1.46% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Lafayette's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Lafayette, KY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Lafayette population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Lafayette's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Lafayette, KY have?
Lafayette, KY has 5 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.44% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lafayette is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lafayette, KY?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Lafayette is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 2.44% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Lafayette.
What is the majority race in Lafayette, KY?
With a population of 197 (96.10% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lafayette.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Lafayette, with 2.44% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates