Approximately 71.2 percent of the population is white, while the rest is Hispanic or black. The remaining 45 percent are Asian, Hispanic, or African Americans. That's a mixture of 65.9 percent whites, 6.4 percent Hispanics, and 2.7% African Americans. Phoenix's population also boasts a diverse mix of religions, with 35% of the population being Catholic. Read on to discover Phoenix's race and ethnicity breakdown.