Independence charter Township, Michigan population by race
The table below shows Independence charter township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,026 | 84.71% |
| Black or African American | 1,851 | 5.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 98 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 760 | 2.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 472 | 1.29% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,421 | 6.61% |
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Independence charter 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; Independence charter township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Independence charter township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Independence charter township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.71% are white, 5.05% are Black or African American, 0.27% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.07% are Asian, 1.29% are some other race and 6.61% are multiracial.
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Independence charter Township, Michigan population by race.
The largest racial group in Independence charter township is White with a population of 31,026 (84.71% of the total population).
Independence charter 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 Independence charter township is White with a population of 31,026 (84.71% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,421 (6.61% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Independence charter Township, Michigan
By ethnicity, 2,046 (5.59% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 34,582 (94.41% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Independence charter township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 30,550 (88.34% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Independence charter Township, Michigan Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Independence charter township's Non-Hispanic population.
Independence charter 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 | 30,550 | 88.34% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,774 | 5.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 41 | 0.12% |
| Asian alone | 760 | 2.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 156 | 0.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,301 | 3.76% |
Among the Hispanic population in Independence charter township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 992 (48.48% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Independence charter Township, Michigan Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Independence charter township's Hispanic population.
Independence charter township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 992 | 48.48% |
| Puerto Rican | 177 | 8.65% |
| Cuban | 89 | 4.35% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 788 | 38.51% |
Things to know
What percentage of Independence charter Township, Michigan is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.59% of Independence charter township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Independence charter township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 992 (48.48% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Independence charter Township, Michigan have?
Independence charter Township, Michigan has 1,851 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.05% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Independence charter township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Independence charter Township, Michigan?
With 94.41% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Independence charter township.
That being said, with a 5.05% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Independence charter township.
What is the majority race in Independence charter Township, Michigan?
With a population of 31,026 (84.71% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Independence charter township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Independence charter township, with 5.05% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
