Franklin Town, MA population by race
The table below shows Franklin Town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,921 | 88.24% |
| Black or African American | 489 | 1.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 1,855 | 5.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 93 | 0.28% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,409 | 4.30% |
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Franklin Town 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; Franklin Town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Franklin Town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Franklin Town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.24% are white, 1.49% are Black or African American, 0.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.66% are Asian, 0.28% are some other race and 4.30% are multiracial.
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Franklin Town, MA population by race.
The largest racial group in Franklin Town is White with a population of 28,921 (88.24% of the total population).
Franklin Town '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Franklin Town is White with a population of 28,921 (88.24% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,409 (4.30% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Franklin Town, MA
By ethnicity, 1,357 (4.14% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 31,420 (95.86% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Franklin Town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 28,312 (90.11% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Franklin Town, MA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Franklin Town's Non-Hispanic population.
Franklin Town 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 | 28,312 | 90.11% |
| Black or African American alone | 489 | 1.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1,842 | 5.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 29 | 0.09% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 748 | 2.38% |
Among the Hispanic population in Franklin Town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 757 (55.78% of the total Hispanic population).
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Franklin Town, MA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Franklin Town's Hispanic population.
Franklin Town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 203 | 14.96% |
| Puerto Rican | 375 | 27.63% |
| Cuban | 22 | 1.62% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 757 | 55.78% |
Things to know
What percentage of Franklin Town, MA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.14% of Franklin Town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Franklin Town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 757 (55.78% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Franklin Town, MA have?
Franklin Town, MA has 489 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.49% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Franklin Town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Franklin Town, MA?
With 95.86% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Franklin Town.
That being said, with a 5.66% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Franklin Town.
What is the majority race in Franklin Town, MA?
With a population of 28,921 (88.24% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Franklin Town.
Asians are second largest race in Franklin Town, with 5.66% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
