Derry township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Derry township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,106 | 81.07% |
| Black or African American | 483 | 1.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 26 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 1,748 | 7.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,489 | 6.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 950 | 3.83% |
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Derry 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; Derry township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Derry township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Derry township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 81.07% are white, 1.95% are Black or African American, 0.10% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.05% are Asian, 6% are some other race and 3.83% are multiracial.
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Derry township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Derry township is White with a population of 20,106 (81.07% of the total population).
Derry 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 Derry township is White with a population of 20,106 (81.07% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 950 (3.83% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Derry township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 2,460 (9.92% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 22,342 (90.08% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Derry township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 19,268 (86.24% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Derry township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Derry township's Non-Hispanic population.
Derry 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 | 19,268 | 86.24% |
| Black or African American alone | 461 | 2.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1,727 | 7.73% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 417 | 1.87% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 469 | 2.10% |
Among the Hispanic population in Derry township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,204 (48.94% of the total Hispanic population).
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Derry township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Derry township's Hispanic population.
Derry township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,204 | 48.94% |
| Puerto Rican | 649 | 26.38% |
| Cuban | 167 | 6.79% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 440 | 17.89% |
Things to know
What percentage of Derry township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 9.92% of Derry township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Derry township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,204 (48.94% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Derry township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania have?
Derry township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania has 483 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.95% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Derry township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Derry township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania?
With 90.08% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Derry township.
That being said, with a 7.05% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Derry township.
What is the majority race in Derry township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 20,106 (81.07% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Derry township.
Asians are second largest race in Derry township, with 7.05% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
