Merton Town, Wisconsin population by race
The table below shows Merton town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,647 | 92.21% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 0.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 59 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 112 | 1.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.11% |
| Some other race | 7 | 0.08% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 402 | 4.85% |
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Merton town 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; Merton town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Merton town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Merton town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.21% are white, 0.69% are Black or African American, 0.71% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.35% are Asian, 0.11% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.08% are some other race and 4.85% are multiracial.
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Merton Town, Wisconsin population by race.
The largest racial group in Merton town is White with a population of 7,647 (92.21% of the total population).
Merton town '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Merton town is White with a population of 7,647 (92.21% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 402 (4.85% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Merton Town, Wisconsin
By ethnicity, 141 (1.70% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 8,152 (98.30% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Merton town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,591 (93.12% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Merton Town, Wisconsin Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Merton town's Non-Hispanic population.
Merton town 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 | 7,591 | 93.12% |
| Black or African American alone | 57 | 0.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 59 | 0.72% |
| Asian alone | 102 | 1.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 9 | 0.11% |
| Some other race alone | 7 | 0.09% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 327 | 4.01% |
Among the Hispanic population in Merton town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 75 (53.19% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Merton Town, Wisconsin Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Merton town's Hispanic population.
Merton town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 75 | 53.19% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 7 | 4.96% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 59 | 41.84% |
Things to know
What percentage of Merton Town, Wisconsin is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.70% of Merton town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Merton town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 75 (53.19% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Merton Town, Wisconsin have?
Merton Town, Wisconsin has 57 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.69% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Merton town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Merton Town, Wisconsin?
With 98.30% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Merton town.
That being said, with a 1.35% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Merton town.
What is the majority race in Merton Town, Wisconsin?
With a population of 7,647 (92.21% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Merton town.
Asians are second largest race in Merton town, with 1.35% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
