Buchanan Township, Michigan population by race
The table below shows Buchanan township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,057 | 88.79% |
| Black or African American | 129 | 3.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 26 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 58 | 1.68% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 173 | 5.02% |
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Buchanan 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; Buchanan township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Buchanan township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Buchanan township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.79% are white, 3.75% are Black or African American, 0.76% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.68% are some other race and 5.02% are multiracial.
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Buchanan Township, Michigan population by race.
The largest racial group in Buchanan township is White with a population of 3,057 (88.79% of the total population).
Buchanan 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 Buchanan township is White with a population of 3,057 (88.79% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 173 (5.02% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Buchanan Township, Michigan
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,443 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Buchanan township is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,057 (88.79% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Buchanan Township, Michigan Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Buchanan township's Non-Hispanic population.
Buchanan 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 | 3,057 | 88.79% |
| Black or African American alone | 129 | 3.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 26 | 0.76% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 58 | 1.68% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 173 | 5.02% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Buchanan township's population is ethnically non-diverse.
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What percentage of Buchanan Township, Michigan is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Buchanan township population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Buchanan township's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Buchanan Township, Michigan have?
Buchanan Township, Michigan has 129 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.75% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Buchanan township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Buchanan Township, Michigan?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Buchanan township is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 3.75% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Buchanan township.
What is the majority race in Buchanan Township, Michigan?
With a population of 3,057 (88.79% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Buchanan township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Buchanan township, with 3.75% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
