Cato Township, Michigan population by race
The table below shows Cato township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,573 | 87.88% |
| Black or African American | 204 | 6.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 9 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 142 | 4.85% |
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Cato 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; Cato township has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Cato township's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Cato township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.88% are white, 6.97% are Black or African American, 0.31% are Asian and 4.85% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Cato Township, Michigan population by race.
The largest racial group in Cato township is White with a population of 2,573 (87.88% of the total population).
Cato 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 Cato township is White with a population of 2,573 (87.88% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 142 (4.85% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Cato Township, Michigan
By ethnicity, 141 (4.82% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,787 (95.18% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cato township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,494 (89.49% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Cato Township, Michigan Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Cato township's Non-Hispanic population.
Cato 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 | 2,494 | 89.49% |
| Black or African American alone | 204 | 7.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 9 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 80 | 2.87% |
Among the Hispanic population in Cato township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 120 (85.11% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Cato Township, Michigan Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Cato township's Hispanic population.
Cato township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 120 | 85.11% |
| Puerto Rican | 21 | 14.89% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Cato Township, Michigan is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.82% of Cato township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Cato township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 120 (85.11% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Cato Township, Michigan have?
Cato Township, Michigan has 204 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.97% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Cato township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Cato Township, Michigan?
With 95.18% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Cato township.
That being said, with a 6.97% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Cato township.
What is the majority race in Cato Township, Michigan?
With a population of 2,573 (87.88% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Cato township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Cato township, with 6.97% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
