Lancaster township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Lancaster township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,990 | 64.86% |
| Black or African American | 1,498 | 8.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 1,164 | 6.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,095 | 11.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,738 | 9.40% |
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Lancaster 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; Lancaster township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lancaster township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lancaster township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 64.86% are white, 8.10% are Black or African American, 6.30% are Asian, 11.33% are some other race and 9.40% are multiracial.
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Lancaster township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Lancaster township is White with a population of 11,990 (64.86% of the total population).
Lancaster 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 Lancaster township is White with a population of 11,990 (64.86% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,738 (9.40% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lancaster township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 4,888 (26.44% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 13,597 (73.56% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lancaster township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,501 (77.23% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Lancaster township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lancaster township's Non-Hispanic population.
Lancaster 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 | 10,501 | 77.23% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,346 | 9.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1,164 | 8.56% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 586 | 4.31% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lancaster township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 3,581 (73.26% of the total Hispanic population).
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Lancaster township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lancaster township's Hispanic population.
Lancaster township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 41 | 0.84% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,581 | 73.26% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,266 | 25.90% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lancaster township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 26.44% of Lancaster township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lancaster township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 3,581 (73.26% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lancaster township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania have?
Lancaster township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has 1,498 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.10% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lancaster township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lancaster township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?
With 73.56% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lancaster township.
That being said, with a 11.33% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Lancaster township.
What is the majority race in Lancaster township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 11,990 (64.86% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lancaster township.
Some other races are second largest race in Lancaster township, with 11.33% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
