Brighton Township, Michigan population by race
The table below shows Brighton township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,658 | 92.27% |
| Black or African American | 233 | 1.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 305 | 1.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 91 | 0.48% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 805 | 4.21% |
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Brighton 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; Brighton township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Brighton township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Brighton township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.27% are white, 1.22% are Black or African American, 0.24% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.59% are Asian, 0.48% are some other race and 4.21% are multiracial.
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Brighton Township, Michigan population by race.
The largest racial group in Brighton township is White with a population of 17,658 (92.27% of the total population).
Brighton 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 Brighton township is White with a population of 17,658 (92.27% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 805 (4.21% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Brighton Township, Michigan
By ethnicity, 421 (2.20% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 18,716 (97.80% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Brighton township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 17,519 (93.60% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Brighton Township, Michigan Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Brighton township's Non-Hispanic population.
Brighton 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 | 17,519 | 93.60% |
| Black or African American alone | 233 | 1.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 45 | 0.24% |
| Asian alone | 305 | 1.63% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 24 | 0.13% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 590 | 3.15% |
Among the Hispanic population in Brighton township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 288 (68.41% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Brighton Township, Michigan Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Brighton township's Hispanic population.
Brighton township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 288 | 68.41% |
| Puerto Rican | 10 | 2.38% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 123 | 29.22% |
Things to know
What percentage of Brighton Township, Michigan is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.20% of Brighton township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Brighton township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 288 (68.41% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Brighton Township, Michigan have?
Brighton Township, Michigan has 233 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.22% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Brighton township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Brighton Township, Michigan?
With 97.80% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Brighton township.
That being said, with a 1.59% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Brighton township.
What is the majority race in Brighton Township, Michigan?
With a population of 17,658 (92.27% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Brighton township.
Asians are second largest race in Brighton township, with 1.59% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
