Muhlenberg Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Muhlenberg township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,400 | 70.55% |
| Black or African American | 1,332 | 6.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 273 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 304 | 1.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,654 | 12.16% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,866 | 8.55% |
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Muhlenberg 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; Muhlenberg township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Muhlenberg township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Muhlenberg township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 70.55% are white, 6.10% are Black or African American, 1.25% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.39% are Asian, 12.16% are some other race and 8.55% are multiracial.
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Muhlenberg Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Muhlenberg township is White with a population of 15,400 (70.55% of the total population).
Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg township is White with a population of 15,400 (70.55% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,866 (8.55% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Muhlenberg Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 5,883 (26.95% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 15,946 (73.05% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Muhlenberg township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 13,594 (85.25% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Muhlenberg Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Muhlenberg township's Non-Hispanic population.
Muhlenberg 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 | 13,594 | 85.25% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,236 | 7.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 10 | 0.06% |
| Asian alone | 271 | 1.70% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 179 | 1.12% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 656 | 4.11% |
Among the Hispanic population in Muhlenberg township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 2,662 (45.25% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Muhlenberg Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Muhlenberg township's Hispanic population.
Muhlenberg township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 832 | 14.14% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,662 | 45.25% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,389 | 40.61% |
Things to know
What percentage of Muhlenberg Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 26.95% of Muhlenberg township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Muhlenberg township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 2,662 (45.25% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Muhlenberg Township, Pennsylvania have?
Muhlenberg Township, Pennsylvania has 1,332 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.10% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Muhlenberg township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Muhlenberg Township, Pennsylvania?
With 73.05% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Muhlenberg township.
That being said, with a 12.16% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Muhlenberg township.
What is the majority race in Muhlenberg Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 15,400 (70.55% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Muhlenberg township.
Some other races are second largest race in Muhlenberg township, with 12.16% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
