Lehigh township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Lehigh township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,193 | 94.86% |
| Black or African American | 138 | 1.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 115 | 1.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 92 | 0.86% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 207 | 1.93% |
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Lehigh 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; Lehigh township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lehigh township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lehigh township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.86% are white, 1.28% are Black or African American, 1.07% are Asian, 0.86% are some other race and 1.93% are multiracial.
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Lehigh township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Lehigh township is White with a population of 10,193 (94.86% of the total population).
Lehigh 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 Lehigh township is White with a population of 10,193 (94.86% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 207 (1.93% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lehigh township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 109 (1.01% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 10,636 (98.99% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lehigh township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,171 (95.63% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Lehigh township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lehigh township's Non-Hispanic population.
Lehigh 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 | 10,171 | 95.63% |
| Black or African American alone | 138 | 1.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 115 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 18 | 0.17% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 194 | 1.82% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lehigh township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 55 (50.46% of the total Hispanic population).
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Lehigh township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lehigh township's Hispanic population.
Lehigh township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 55 | 50.46% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 54 | 49.54% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lehigh township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.01% of Lehigh township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lehigh township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 55 (50.46% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lehigh township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania have?
Lehigh township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania has 138 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.28% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lehigh township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lehigh township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania?
With 98.99% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lehigh township.
That being said, with a 1.28% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Lehigh township.
What is the majority race in Lehigh township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 10,193 (94.86% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lehigh township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Lehigh township, with 1.28% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
