Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Lower Merion township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,276 | 79.09% |
| Black or African American | 4,185 | 6.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 5,007 | 7.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.07% |
| Some other race | 560 | 0.88% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,450 | 5.43% |
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Lower Merion 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 Merion township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lower Merion township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lower Merion township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 79.09% are white, 6.58% are Black or African American, 0.07% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.88% are Asian, 0.07% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.88% are some other race and 5.43% are multiracial.
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Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Lower Merion township is White with a population of 50,276 (79.09% of the total population).
Lower Merion 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 Merion township is White with a population of 50,276 (79.09% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,450 (5.43% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 2,411 (3.79% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 61,156 (96.21% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lower Merion township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 48,905 (79.97% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lower Merion township's Non-Hispanic population.
Lower Merion 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 | 48,905 | 79.97% |
| Black or African American alone | 3,992 | 6.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 40 | 0.07% |
| Asian alone | 5,007 | 8.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 42 | 0.07% |
| Some other race alone | 317 | 0.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,853 | 4.67% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lower Merion township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,186 (49.19% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lower Merion township's Hispanic population.
Lower Merion township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 846 | 35.09% |
| Puerto Rican | 219 | 9.08% |
| Cuban | 160 | 6.64% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,186 | 49.19% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.79% of Lower Merion township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lower Merion township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,186 (49.19% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania have?
Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania has 4,185 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.58% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lower Merion township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania?
With 96.21% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lower Merion township.
That being said, with a 7.88% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Lower Merion township.
What is the majority race in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 50,276 (79.09% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lower Merion township.
Asians are second largest race in Lower Merion township, with 7.88% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
