Chatham Township, New Jersey population by race
The table below shows Chatham township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,568 | 78.39% |
| Black or African American | 76 | 0.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 1,322 | 12.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 255 | 2.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 701 | 6.41% |
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Chatham 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; Chatham township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Chatham township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Chatham township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.39% are white, 0.70% are Black or African American, 0.07% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 12.10% are Asian, 2.33% are some other race and 6.41% are multiracial.
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Chatham Township, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Chatham township is White with a population of 8,568 (78.39% of the total population).
Chatham 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 Chatham township is White with a population of 8,568 (78.39% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 701 (6.41% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Chatham Township, New Jersey
By ethnicity, 624 (5.71% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 10,306 (94.29% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Chatham township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,392 (81.43% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Chatham Township, New Jersey Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Chatham township's Non-Hispanic population.
Chatham 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 | 8,392 | 81.43% |
| Black or African American alone | 76 | 0.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1,322 | 12.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 516 | 5.01% |
Among the Hispanic population in Chatham township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 475 (76.12% of the total Hispanic population).
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Chatham Township, New Jersey Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Chatham township's Hispanic population.
Chatham township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 23 | 3.69% |
| Puerto Rican | 74 | 11.86% |
| Cuban | 52 | 8.33% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 475 | 76.12% |
Things to know
What percentage of Chatham Township, New Jersey is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.71% of Chatham township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Chatham township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 475 (76.12% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Chatham Township, New Jersey have?
Chatham Township, New Jersey has 76 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.70% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Chatham township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Chatham Township, New Jersey?
With 94.29% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Chatham township.
That being said, with a 12.10% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Chatham township.
What is the majority race in Chatham Township, New Jersey?
With a population of 8,568 (78.39% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Chatham township.
Asians are second largest race in Chatham township, with 12.10% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
