Lafayette Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Lafayette township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,011 | 58.61% |
| Black or African American | 616 | 35.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 5 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 53 | 3.07% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 40 | 2.32% |
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Lafayette 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; Lafayette township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lafayette township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lafayette township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 58.61% are white, 35.71% are Black or African American, 0.29% are Asian, 3.07% are some other race and 2.32% are multiracial.
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Lafayette Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Lafayette township is White with a population of 1,011 (58.61% of the total population).
Lafayette 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 Lafayette township is White with a population of 1,011 (58.61% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 40 (2.32% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lafayette Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 278 (16.12% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,447 (83.88% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lafayette township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 826 (57.08% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Lafayette Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lafayette township's Non-Hispanic population.
Lafayette 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 | 826 | 57.08% |
| Black or African American alone | 586 | 40.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 5 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 30 | 2.07% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lafayette township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 216 (77.70% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Lafayette Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lafayette township's Hispanic population.
Lafayette township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 21 | 7.55% |
| Puerto Rican | 41 | 14.75% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 216 | 77.70% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lafayette Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 16.12% of Lafayette township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lafayette township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 216 (77.70% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lafayette Township, Pennsylvania have?
Lafayette Township, Pennsylvania has 616 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 35.71% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lafayette township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lafayette Township, Pennsylvania?
With 83.88% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lafayette township.
That being said, with a 35.71% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Lafayette township.
What is the majority race in Lafayette Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 1,011 (58.61% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lafayette township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Lafayette township, with 35.71% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
