Belleville Township, New Jersey population by race
The table below shows Belleville township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,218 | 48.21% |
| Black or African American | 3,230 | 8.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 103 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 3,642 | 9.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 8,040 | 21.28% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,554 | 12.05% |
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Belleville 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; Belleville township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Belleville township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Belleville township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 48.21% are white, 8.55% are Black or African American, 0.27% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 9.64% are Asian, 21.28% are some other race and 12.05% are multiracial.
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Belleville Township, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Belleville township is White with a population of 18,218 (48.21% of the total population).
Belleville township 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the township.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Belleville township is White with a population of 18,218 (48.21% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,554 (12.05% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Belleville Township, New Jersey
By ethnicity, 19,626 (51.94% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 18,161 (48.06% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Belleville township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,646 (58.62% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Belleville Township, New Jersey Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Belleville township's Non-Hispanic population.
Belleville 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 | 10,646 | 58.62% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,668 | 14.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 3,612 | 19.89% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 476 | 2.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 759 | 4.18% |
Among the Hispanic population in Belleville township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 14,280 (72.76% of the total Hispanic population).
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Belleville Township, New Jersey Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Belleville township's Hispanic population.
Belleville township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 388 | 1.98% |
| Puerto Rican | 4,552 | 23.19% |
| Cuban | 406 | 2.07% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 14,280 | 72.76% |
Things to know
What percentage of Belleville Township, New Jersey is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 51.94% of Belleville township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Belleville township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 14,280 (72.76% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Belleville Township, New Jersey have?
Belleville Township, New Jersey has 3,230 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.55% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Belleville township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Belleville Township, New Jersey?
With 51.94% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Belleville township.
That being said, with a 21.28% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Belleville township.
What is the majority race in Belleville Township, New Jersey?
With a population of 18,218 (48.21% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Belleville township.
Some other races are second largest race in Belleville township, with 21.28% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
