Ashfield, Massachusetts population by race
The table below shows Ashfield town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,710 | 93.04% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1 | 0.05% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 104 | 5.66% |
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Ashfield 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; Ashfield town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Ashfield town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Ashfield town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 93.04% are white, 0.05% are Black or African American, 0.33% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.87% are Asian, 0.05% are some other race and 5.66% are multiracial.
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Ashfield, Massachusetts population by race.
The largest racial group in Ashfield town is White with a population of 1,710 (93.04% of the total population).
Ashfield 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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Ashfield town is White with a population of 1,710 (93.04% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 104 (5.66% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ashfield, Massachusetts
By ethnicity, 14 (0.76% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,824 (99.24% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ashfield town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,710 (93.75% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Ashfield, Massachusetts Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ashfield town's Non-Hispanic population.
Ashfield 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 | 1,710 | 93.75% |
| Black or African American alone | 1 | 0.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6 | 0.33% |
| Asian alone | 16 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 91 | 4.99% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ashfield town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 13 (92.86% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Ashfield, Massachusetts Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ashfield town's Hispanic population.
Ashfield town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 1 | 7.14% |
| Cuban | 13 | 92.86% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ashfield, Massachusetts is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.76% of Ashfield town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ashfield town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 13 (92.86% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ashfield, Massachusetts have?
Ashfield, Massachusetts has 1 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.05% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ashfield town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ashfield, Massachusetts?
With 99.24% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ashfield town.
That being said, with a 0.87% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Ashfield town.
What is the majority race in Ashfield, Massachusetts?
With a population of 1,710 (93.04% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Ashfield town.
Asians are second largest race in Ashfield town, with 0.87% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
