Medford Township, New Jersey population by race
The table below shows Medford township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,119 | 90.70% |
| Black or African American | 314 | 1.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 930 | 3.81% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 137 | 0.56% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 880 | 3.61% |
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Medford 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; Medford township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Medford township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Medford township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 90.70% are white, 1.29% are Black or African American, 0.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.81% are Asian, 0.56% are some other race and 3.61% are multiracial.
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Medford Township, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Medford township is White with a population of 22,119 (90.70% of the total population).
Medford 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 Medford township is White with a population of 22,119 (90.70% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 880 (3.61% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Medford Township, New Jersey
By ethnicity, 731 (3% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 23,657 (97% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Medford township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 21,715 (91.79% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Medford Township, New Jersey Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Medford township's Non-Hispanic population.
Medford 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 | 21,715 | 91.79% |
| Black or African American alone | 294 | 1.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 8 | 0.03% |
| Asian alone | 930 | 3.93% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 710 | 3.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Medford township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 464 (63.47% of the total Hispanic population).
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Medford Township, New Jersey Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Medford township's Hispanic population.
Medford township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 126 | 17.24% |
| Puerto Rican | 141 | 19.29% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 464 | 63.47% |
Things to know
What percentage of Medford Township, New Jersey is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3% of Medford township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Medford township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 464 (63.47% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Medford Township, New Jersey have?
Medford Township, New Jersey has 314 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.29% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Medford township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Medford Township, New Jersey?
With 97% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Medford township.
That being said, with a 3.81% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Medford township.
What is the majority race in Medford Township, New Jersey?
With a population of 22,119 (90.70% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Medford township.
Asians are second largest race in Medford township, with 3.81% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
