Limerick Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Limerick township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,847 | 87.11% |
| Black or African American | 401 | 1.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 1,393 | 6.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.13% |
| Some other race | 281 | 1.37% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 539 | 2.63% |
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Limerick 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; Limerick township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Limerick township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Limerick township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.11% are white, 1.96% are Black or African American, 6.80% are Asian, 0.13% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.37% are some other race and 2.63% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Limerick Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Limerick township is White with a population of 17,847 (87.11% of the total population).
Limerick 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 Limerick township is White with a population of 17,847 (87.11% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 539 (2.63% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Limerick Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 496 (2.42% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 19,992 (97.58% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Limerick township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 17,656 (88.32% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Limerick Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Limerick township's Non-Hispanic population.
Limerick 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 | 17,656 | 88.32% |
| Black or African American alone | 364 | 1.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1,352 | 6.76% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 27 | 0.14% |
| Some other race alone | 206 | 1.03% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 387 | 1.94% |
Among the Hispanic population in Limerick township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 255 (51.41% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Limerick Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Limerick township's Hispanic population.
Limerick township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 125 | 25.20% |
| Puerto Rican | 255 | 51.41% |
| Cuban | 10 | 2.02% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 106 | 21.37% |
Things to know
What percentage of Limerick Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.42% of Limerick township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Limerick township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 255 (51.41% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Limerick Township, Pennsylvania have?
Limerick Township, Pennsylvania has 401 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.96% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Limerick township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Limerick Township, Pennsylvania?
With 97.58% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Limerick township.
That being said, with a 6.80% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Limerick township.
What is the majority race in Limerick Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 17,847 (87.11% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Limerick township.
Asians are second largest race in Limerick township, with 6.80% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
