Cheswold, DE population by race
The table below shows Cheswold's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 852 | 51.98% |
| Black or African American | 596 | 36.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 146 | 8.91% |
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Cheswold 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; Cheswold has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Cheswold's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Cheswold population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 51.98% are white, 36.36% are Black or African American, 0.92% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.83% are Asian and 8.91% are multiracial.
Cheswold '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Cheswold is White with a population of 852 (51.98% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 146 (8.91% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Cheswold, DE
By ethnicity, 193 (11.78% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,446 (88.22% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cheswold, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 758 (52.42% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Cheswold, DE Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Cheswold's Non-Hispanic population.
Cheswold 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 | 758 | 52.42% |
| Black or African American alone | 574 | 39.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 15 | 1.04% |
| Asian alone | 30 | 2.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 69 | 4.77% |
Among the Hispanic population in Cheswold, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 82 (42.49% of the total Hispanic population).
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Cheswold, DE Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Cheswold's Hispanic population.
Cheswold Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 32 | 16.58% |
| Puerto Rican | 82 | 42.49% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 79 | 40.93% |
Things to know
What percentage of Cheswold, DE is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 11.78% of Cheswold population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Cheswold, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 82 (42.49% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Cheswold, DE have?
Cheswold, DE has 596 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 36.36% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Cheswold is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Cheswold, DE?
With 88.22% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Cheswold.
That being said, with a 36.36% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Cheswold.
What is the majority race in Cheswold, DE?
With a population of 852 (51.98% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Cheswold.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Cheswold, with 36.36% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
