Owyhee County, ID population by race
The table below shows Owyhee County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,934 | 74.18% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 0.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 429 | 3.56% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,497 | 12.43% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,122 | 9.32% |
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Owyhee County 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; Owyhee County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Owyhee County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Owyhee County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 74.18% are white, 0.37% are Black or African American, 3.56% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.13% are Asian, 12.43% are some other race and 9.32% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Owyhee County, ID population by race.
The largest racial group in Owyhee County is White with a population of 8,934 (74.18% of the total population).
Owyhee County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Owyhee County is White with a population of 8,934 (74.18% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,122 (9.32% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Owyhee County, ID
By ethnicity, 3,105 (25.78% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 8,938 (74.22% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Owyhee County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,241 (92.20% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Owyhee County, ID Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Owyhee County's Non-Hispanic population.
Owyhee County 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 | 8,241 | 92.20% |
| Black or African American alone | 45 | 0.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 368 | 4.12% |
| Asian alone | 16 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 23 | 0.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 245 | 2.74% |
Among the Hispanic population in Owyhee County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,900 (93.40% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Owyhee County, ID Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Owyhee County's Hispanic population.
Owyhee County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,900 | 93.40% |
| Puerto Rican | 80 | 2.58% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 125 | 4.03% |
Things to know
What percentage of Owyhee County, ID is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 25.78% of Owyhee County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Owyhee County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,900 (93.40% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Owyhee County, ID have?
Owyhee County, ID has 45 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.37% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Owyhee County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Owyhee County, ID?
With 74.22% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Owyhee County.
That being said, with a 12.43% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Owyhee County.
What is the majority race in Owyhee County, ID?
With a population of 8,934 (74.18% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Owyhee County.
Some other races are second largest race in Owyhee County, with 12.43% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates