Benton charter Township, Michigan population by race
The table below shows Benton charter township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,956 | 41.57% |
| Black or African American | 7,053 | 49.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 309 | 2.16% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.29% |
| Some other race | 308 | 2.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 622 | 4.34% |
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Benton charter 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; Benton charter township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Benton charter township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Benton charter township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 41.57% are white, 49.23% are Black or African American, 2.16% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.27% are Asian, 0.29% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.15% are some other race and 4.34% are multiracial.
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Benton charter Township, Michigan population by race.
The largest racial group in Benton charter township is Black or African American with a population of 7,053 (49.23% of the total population).
Benton charter 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 Benton charter township is Black or African American with a population of 7,053 (49.23% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 622 (4.34% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Benton charter Township, Michigan
By ethnicity, 1,181 (8.24% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 13,146 (91.76% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Benton charter township, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 7,013 (53.35% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Benton charter Township, Michigan Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Benton charter township's Non-Hispanic population.
Benton charter 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 | 5,442 | 41.40% |
| Black or African American alone | 7,013 | 53.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 44 | 0.33% |
| Asian alone | 38 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 41 | 0.31% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 568 | 4.32% |
Among the Hispanic population in Benton charter township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,062 (89.92% of the total Hispanic population).
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Benton charter Township, Michigan Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Benton charter township's Hispanic population.
Benton charter township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,062 | 89.92% |
| Puerto Rican | 111 | 9.40% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 0.68% |
Things to know
What percentage of Benton charter Township, Michigan is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.24% of Benton charter township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Benton charter township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,062 (89.92% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Benton charter Township, Michigan have?
Benton charter Township, Michigan has 7,053 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 49.23% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Benton charter township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Benton charter Township, Michigan?
With 91.76% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Benton charter township.
That being said, with a 41.57% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Benton charter township.
What is the majority race in Benton charter Township, Michigan?
With a population of 7,053 (49.23% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Benton charter township.
Whites are second largest race in Benton charter township, with 41.57% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
