Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Cheltenham township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,481 | 48.88% |
| Black or African American | 14,135 | 37.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 2,856 | 7.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 394 | 1.04% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,926 | 5.09% |
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Cheltenham 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; Cheltenham township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Cheltenham township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Cheltenham township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 48.88% are white, 37.39% are Black or African American, 7.55% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.04% are some other race and 5.09% are multiracial.
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Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Cheltenham township is White with a population of 18,481 (48.88% of the total population).
Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham township is White with a population of 18,481 (48.88% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,926 (5.09% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 1,611 (4.26% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 36,198 (95.74% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cheltenham township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 17,909 (49.48% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Cheltenham township's Non-Hispanic population.
Cheltenham 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 | 17,909 | 49.48% |
| Black or African American alone | 13,857 | 38.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 2,856 | 7.89% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 17 | 0.05% |
| Some other race alone | 107 | 0.30% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,452 | 4.01% |
Among the Hispanic population in Cheltenham township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 736 (45.69% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Cheltenham township's Hispanic population.
Cheltenham township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 260 | 16.14% |
| Puerto Rican | 736 | 45.69% |
| Cuban | 193 | 11.98% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 422 | 26.19% |
Things to know
What percentage of Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.26% of Cheltenham township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Cheltenham township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 736 (45.69% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania have?
Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania has 14,135 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 37.39% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Cheltenham township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania?
With 95.74% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Cheltenham township.
That being said, with a 37.39% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Cheltenham township.
What is the majority race in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 18,481 (48.88% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Cheltenham township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Cheltenham township, with 37.39% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
