Spotsylvania County, VA population by race
The table below shows Spotsylvania County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96,233 | 68.20% |
| Black or African American | 23,673 | 16.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 316 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 3,864 | 2.74% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.06% |
| Some other race | 7,264 | 5.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9,663 | 6.85% |
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Spotsylvania 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; Spotsylvania County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Spotsylvania County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Spotsylvania County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 68.20% are white, 16.78% are Black or African American, 0.22% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.74% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 5.15% are some other race and 6.85% are multiracial.
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Spotsylvania County, VA population by race.
The largest racial group in Spotsylvania County is White with a population of 96,233 (68.20% of the total population).
Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania County is White with a population of 96,233 (68.20% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9,663 (6.85% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Spotsylvania County, VA
By ethnicity, 15,971 (11.32% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 125,126 (88.68% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Spotsylvania County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 91,463 (73.10% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Spotsylvania County, VA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Spotsylvania County's Non-Hispanic population.
Spotsylvania 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 | 91,463 | 73.10% |
| Black or African American alone | 23,116 | 18.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 178 | 0.14% |
| Asian alone | 3,669 | 2.93% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 84 | 0.07% |
| Some other race alone | 371 | 0.30% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,245 | 4.99% |
Among the Hispanic population in Spotsylvania County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 8,245 (51.62% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Spotsylvania County, VA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Spotsylvania County's Hispanic population.
Spotsylvania County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4,089 | 25.60% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,015 | 18.88% |
| Cuban | 622 | 3.89% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 8,245 | 51.62% |
Things to know
What percentage of Spotsylvania County, VA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 11.32% of Spotsylvania County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Spotsylvania County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 8,245 (51.62% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Spotsylvania County, VA have?
Spotsylvania County, VA has 23,673 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 16.78% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Spotsylvania County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Spotsylvania County, VA?
With 88.68% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Spotsylvania County.
That being said, with a 16.78% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Spotsylvania County.
What is the majority race in Spotsylvania County, VA?
With a population of 96,233 (68.20% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Spotsylvania County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Spotsylvania County, with 16.78% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates