Lower Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Lower Heidelberg township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,697 | 91.22% |
| Black or African American | 133 | 2.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 67 | 1.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 197 | 3.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 151 | 2.42% |
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Lower Heidelberg 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; Lower Heidelberg township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lower Heidelberg township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lower Heidelberg township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 91.22% are white, 2.13% are Black or African American, 1.07% are Asian, 3.15% are some other race and 2.42% are multiracial.
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Lower Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Lower Heidelberg township is White with a population of 5,697 (91.22% of the total population).
Lower Heidelberg 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 Lower Heidelberg township is White with a population of 5,697 (91.22% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 151 (2.42% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lower Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 449 (7.19% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 5,796 (92.81% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lower Heidelberg township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,478 (94.51% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Lower Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lower Heidelberg township's Non-Hispanic population.
Lower Heidelberg 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 | 5,478 | 94.51% |
| Black or African American alone | 106 | 1.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 67 | 1.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 95 | 1.64% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 50 | 0.86% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lower Heidelberg township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 220 (49% of the total Hispanic population).
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Lower Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lower Heidelberg township's Hispanic population.
Lower Heidelberg township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 92 | 20.49% |
| Puerto Rican | 220 | 49.00% |
| Cuban | 106 | 23.61% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 6.90% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lower Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.19% of Lower Heidelberg township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lower Heidelberg township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 220 (49% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lower Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania have?
Lower Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania has 133 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.13% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lower Heidelberg township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lower Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania?
With 92.81% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lower Heidelberg township.
That being said, with a 3.15% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Lower Heidelberg township.
What is the majority race in Lower Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 5,697 (91.22% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lower Heidelberg township.
Some other races are second largest race in Lower Heidelberg township, with 3.15% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
