Barnegat Township, New Jersey population by race
The table below shows Barnegat township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,017 | 90.62% |
| Black or African American | 561 | 2.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 324 | 1.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.14% |
| Some other race | 128 | 0.53% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,232 | 5.07% |
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Barnegat township 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; Barnegat township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Barnegat township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Barnegat township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 90.62% are white, 2.31% are Black or African American, 1.33% are Asian, 0.14% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.53% are some other race and 5.07% are multiracial.
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Barnegat Township, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Barnegat township is White with a population of 22,017 (90.62% of the total population).
Barnegat township '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 township.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Barnegat township is White with a population of 22,017 (90.62% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,232 (5.07% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Barnegat Township, New Jersey
By ethnicity, 1,395 (5.74% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 22,900 (94.26% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Barnegat township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 21,039 (91.87% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Barnegat Township, New Jersey Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Barnegat township's Non-Hispanic population.
Barnegat township 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 | 21,039 | 91.87% |
| Black or African American alone | 561 | 2.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 324 | 1.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 33 | 0.14% |
| Some other race alone | 54 | 0.24% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 889 | 3.88% |
Among the Hispanic population in Barnegat township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 571 (40.93% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Barnegat Township, New Jersey Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Barnegat township's Hispanic population.
Barnegat township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 96 | 6.88% |
| Puerto Rican | 554 | 39.71% |
| Cuban | 174 | 12.47% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 571 | 40.93% |
Things to know
What percentage of Barnegat Township, New Jersey is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.74% of Barnegat township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Barnegat township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 571 (40.93% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Barnegat Township, New Jersey have?
Barnegat Township, New Jersey has 561 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.31% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Barnegat township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Barnegat Township, New Jersey?
With 94.26% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Barnegat township.
That being said, with a 2.31% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Barnegat township.
What is the majority race in Barnegat Township, New Jersey?
With a population of 22,017 (90.62% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Barnegat township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Barnegat township, with 2.31% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
