Chester Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Chester township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 532 | 13.17% |
| Black or African American | 3,075 | 76.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 62 | 1.53% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 372 | 9.21% |
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Chester 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; Chester township has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Chester township's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Chester township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 13.17% are white, 76.10% are Black or African American, 1.53% are Asian and 9.21% are multiracial.
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Chester Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Chester township is Black or African American with a population of 3,075 (76.10% of the total population).
Chester 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 Black or African American population in the township.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Chester township is Black or African American with a population of 3,075 (76.10% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 372 (9.21% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Chester Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 179 (4.43% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,862 (95.57% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Chester township, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 3,073 (79.57% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Chester Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Chester township's Non-Hispanic population.
Chester 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 | 355 | 9.19% |
| Black or African American alone | 3,073 | 79.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 62 | 1.61% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 372 | 9.63% |
Among the Hispanic population in Chester township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 104 (58.10% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Chester Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Chester township's Hispanic population.
Chester township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 104 | 58.10% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 75 | 41.90% |
Things to know
What percentage of Chester Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.43% of Chester township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Chester township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 104 (58.10% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Chester Township, Pennsylvania have?
Chester Township, Pennsylvania has 3,075 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 76.10% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Chester township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Chester Township, Pennsylvania?
With 95.57% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Chester township.
That being said, with a 13.17% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Chester township.
What is the majority race in Chester Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 3,075 (76.10% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Chester township.
Whites are second largest race in Chester township, with 13.17% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
