Merrill Township, Michigan population by race
The table below shows Merrill township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 360 | 83.92% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 9.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.70% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 6 | 1.40% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 19 | 4.43% |
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Merrill 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; Merrill township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Merrill township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Merrill township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 83.92% are white, 9.56% are Black or African American, 0.70% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.40% are some other race and 4.43% are multiracial.
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Merrill Township, Michigan population by race.
The largest racial group in Merrill township is White with a population of 360 (83.92% of the total population).
Merrill 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 Merrill township is White with a population of 360 (83.92% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 19 (4.43% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Merrill Township, Michigan
By ethnicity, 13 (3.03% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 416 (96.97% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Merrill township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 360 (86.54% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Merrill Township, Michigan Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Merrill township's Non-Hispanic population.
Merrill 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 | 360 | 86.54% |
| Black or African American alone | 41 | 9.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3 | 0.72% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 2.88% |
Among the Hispanic population in Merrill township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7 (53.85% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Merrill Township, Michigan Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Merrill township's Hispanic population.
Merrill township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 7 | 53.85% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 46.15% |
Things to know
What percentage of Merrill Township, Michigan is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.03% of Merrill township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Merrill township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7 (53.85% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Merrill Township, Michigan have?
Merrill Township, Michigan has 41 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 9.56% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Merrill township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Merrill Township, Michigan?
With 96.97% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Merrill township.
That being said, with a 9.56% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Merrill township.
What is the majority race in Merrill Township, Michigan?
With a population of 360 (83.92% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Merrill township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Merrill township, with 9.56% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
