Lacey Township, New Jersey population by race
The table below shows Lacey township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,643 | 92.26% |
| Black or African American | 400 | 1.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 87 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 132 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 450 | 1.56% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,167 | 4.04% |
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Lacey 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; Lacey township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lacey township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lacey township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.26% are white, 1.39% are Black or African American, 0.30% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.46% are Asian, 1.56% are some other race and 4.04% are multiracial.
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Lacey Township, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Lacey township is White with a population of 26,643 (92.26% of the total population).
Lacey 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 Lacey township is White with a population of 26,643 (92.26% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,167 (4.04% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lacey Township, New Jersey
By ethnicity, 3,515 (12.17% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 25,364 (87.83% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lacey township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 24,398 (96.19% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Lacey Township, New Jersey Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lacey township's Non-Hispanic population.
Lacey 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 | 24,398 | 96.19% |
| Black or African American alone | 338 | 1.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 132 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 104 | 0.41% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 392 | 1.55% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lacey township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 2,132 (60.65% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Lacey Township, New Jersey Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lacey township's Hispanic population.
Lacey township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 510 | 14.51% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,132 | 60.65% |
| Cuban | 28 | 0.80% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 845 | 24.04% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lacey Township, New Jersey is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 12.17% of Lacey township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lacey township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 2,132 (60.65% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lacey Township, New Jersey have?
Lacey Township, New Jersey has 400 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.39% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lacey township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lacey Township, New Jersey?
With 87.83% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lacey township.
That being said, with a 1.56% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Lacey township.
What is the majority race in Lacey Township, New Jersey?
With a population of 26,643 (92.26% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lacey township.
Some other races are second largest race in Lacey township, with 1.56% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
