Methuen Town, MA population by race
The table below shows Methuen Town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,864 | 62.23% |
| Black or African American | 2,910 | 5.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 114 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 2,205 | 4.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 9,139 | 17.30% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,580 | 10.57% |
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Methuen 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; Methuen Town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Methuen Town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Methuen Town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 62.23% are white, 5.51% are Black or African American, 0.22% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.18% are Asian, 17.30% are some other race and 10.57% are multiracial.
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Methuen Town, MA population by race.
The largest racial group in Methuen Town is White with a population of 32,864 (62.23% of the total population).
Methuen 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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Methuen Town is White with a population of 32,864 (62.23% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,580 (10.57% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Methuen Town, MA
By ethnicity, 15,817 (29.95% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 36,995 (70.05% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Methuen Town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 30,613 (82.75% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Methuen Town, MA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Methuen Town's Non-Hispanic population.
Methuen 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 | 30,613 | 82.75% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,587 | 6.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 10 | 0.03% |
| Asian alone | 2,138 | 5.78% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 243 | 0.66% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,404 | 3.80% |
Among the Hispanic population in Methuen Town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 12,037 (76.10% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Methuen Town, MA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Methuen Town's Hispanic population.
Methuen Town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 251 | 1.59% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,381 | 21.38% |
| Cuban | 148 | 0.94% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 12,037 | 76.10% |
Things to know
What percentage of Methuen Town, MA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 29.95% of Methuen Town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Methuen Town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 12,037 (76.10% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Methuen Town, MA have?
Methuen Town, MA has 2,910 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.51% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Methuen Town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Methuen Town, MA?
With 70.05% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Methuen Town.
That being said, with a 17.30% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Methuen Town.
What is the majority race in Methuen Town, MA?
With a population of 32,864 (62.23% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Methuen Town.
Some other races are second largest race in Methuen Town, with 17.30% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
