Deerfield Township, New Jersey population by race
The table below shows Deerfield township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,137 | 68.30% |
| Black or African American | 411 | 13.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 33 | 1.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.16% |
| Some other race | 237 | 7.57% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 287 | 9.17% |
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Deerfield 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; Deerfield township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Deerfield township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Deerfield township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 68.30% are white, 13.14% are Black or African American, 0.61% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.05% are Asian, 0.16% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.57% are some other race and 9.17% are multiracial.
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Deerfield Township, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Deerfield township is White with a population of 2,137 (68.30% of the total population).
Deerfield 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 Deerfield township is White with a population of 2,137 (68.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 287 (9.17% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Deerfield Township, New Jersey
By ethnicity, 421 (13.45% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,708 (86.55% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Deerfield township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,081 (76.85% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Deerfield Township, New Jersey Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Deerfield township's Non-Hispanic population.
Deerfield 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 | 2,081 | 76.85% |
| Black or African American alone | 356 | 13.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 19 | 0.70% |
| Asian alone | 33 | 1.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 5 | 0.18% |
| Some other race alone | 131 | 4.84% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 83 | 3.06% |
Among the Hispanic population in Deerfield township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 218 (51.78% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Deerfield Township, New Jersey Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Deerfield township's Hispanic population.
Deerfield township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 145 | 34.44% |
| Puerto Rican | 218 | 51.78% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 58 | 13.78% |
Things to know
What percentage of Deerfield Township, New Jersey is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 13.45% of Deerfield township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Deerfield township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 218 (51.78% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Deerfield Township, New Jersey have?
Deerfield Township, New Jersey has 411 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 13.14% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Deerfield township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Deerfield Township, New Jersey?
With 86.55% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Deerfield township.
That being said, with a 13.14% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Deerfield township.
What is the majority race in Deerfield Township, New Jersey?
With a population of 2,137 (68.30% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Deerfield township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Deerfield township, with 13.14% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
