Southbridge Town, MA population by race
The table below shows Southbridge Town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,301 | 69.62% |
| Black or African American | 874 | 4.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 129 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 201 | 1.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,575 | 8.91% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,589 | 14.65% |
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Southbridge Town 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; Southbridge Town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Southbridge Town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Southbridge Town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 69.62% are white, 4.95% are Black or African American, 0.73% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.14% are Asian, 8.91% are some other race and 14.65% are multiracial.
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Southbridge Town, MA population by race.
The largest racial group in Southbridge Town is White with a population of 12,301 (69.62% of the total population).
Southbridge Town '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 Southbridge Town is White with a population of 12,301 (69.62% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,589 (14.65% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Southbridge Town, MA
By ethnicity, 6,363 (36.01% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,306 (63.99% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Southbridge Town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,010 (88.54% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Southbridge Town, MA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Southbridge Town's Non-Hispanic population.
Southbridge Town 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 | 10,010 | 88.54% |
| Black or African American alone | 561 | 4.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 15 | 0.13% |
| Asian alone | 189 | 1.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 39 | 0.34% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 492 | 4.35% |
Among the Hispanic population in Southbridge Town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 5,479 (86.11% of the total Hispanic population).
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Southbridge Town, MA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Southbridge Town's Hispanic population.
Southbridge Town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 247 | 3.88% |
| Puerto Rican | 5,479 | 86.11% |
| Cuban | 15 | 0.24% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 622 | 9.78% |
Things to know
What percentage of Southbridge Town, MA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 36.01% of Southbridge Town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Southbridge Town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 5,479 (86.11% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Southbridge Town, MA have?
Southbridge Town, MA has 874 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.95% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Southbridge Town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Southbridge Town, MA?
With 63.99% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Southbridge Town.
That being said, with a 8.91% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Southbridge Town.
What is the majority race in Southbridge Town, MA?
With a population of 12,301 (69.62% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Southbridge Town.
Some other races are second largest race in Southbridge Town, with 8.91% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates