Richland County, OH population by race
The table below shows Richland County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106,875 | 85.49% |
| Black or African American | 9,847 | 7.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 117 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 1,080 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 166 | 0.13% |
| Some other race | 1,114 | 0.89% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,809 | 4.65% |
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Richland 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; Richland County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Richland County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Richland County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 85.49% are white, 7.88% are Black or African American, 0.09% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.86% are Asian, 0.13% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.89% are some other race and 4.65% are multiracial.
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Richland County, OH population by race.
The largest racial group in Richland County is White with a population of 106,875 (85.49% of the total population).
Richland 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 Richland County is White with a population of 106,875 (85.49% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,809 (4.65% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Richland County, OH
By ethnicity, 2,667 (2.13% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 122,341 (97.87% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Richland County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 105,592 (86.31% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Richland County, OH Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Richland County's Non-Hispanic population.
Richland 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 | 105,592 | 86.31% |
| Black or African American alone | 9,678 | 7.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 101 | 0.08% |
| Asian alone | 1,054 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 166 | 0.14% |
| Some other race alone | 695 | 0.57% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,055 | 4.13% |
Among the Hispanic population in Richland County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,642 (61.57% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Richland County, OH Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Richland County's Hispanic population.
Richland County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,642 | 61.57% |
| Puerto Rican | 598 | 22.42% |
| Cuban | 95 | 3.56% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 332 | 12.45% |
Things to know
What percentage of Richland County, OH is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.13% of Richland County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Richland County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,642 (61.57% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Richland County, OH have?
Richland County, OH has 9,847 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.88% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Richland County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Richland County, OH?
With 97.87% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Richland County.
That being said, with a 7.88% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Richland County.
What is the majority race in Richland County, OH?
With a population of 106,875 (85.49% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Richland County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Richland County, with 7.88% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates