Pennsauken Township, New Jersey population by race
The table below shows Pennsauken township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,740 | 34.45% |
| Black or African American | 10,973 | 29.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 73 | 0.20% |
| Asian | 3,062 | 8.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 6,885 | 18.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,236 | 8.75% |
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Pennsauken 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; Pennsauken township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Pennsauken township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Pennsauken township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 34.45% are white, 29.67% are Black or African American, 0.20% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 8.28% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 18.62% are some other race and 8.75% are multiracial.
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Pennsauken Township, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Pennsauken township is White with a population of 12,740 (34.45% of the total population).
Pennsauken township 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the township.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Pennsauken township is White with a population of 12,740 (34.45% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,236 (8.75% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
By ethnicity, 12,915 (34.92% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 24,069 (65.08% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Pennsauken township, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 10,145 (42.15% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Pennsauken Township, New Jersey Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Pennsauken township's Non-Hispanic population.
Pennsauken 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 | 9,677 | 40.21% |
| Black or African American alone | 10,145 | 42.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 3,023 | 12.56% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 15 | 0.06% |
| Some other race alone | 392 | 1.63% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 817 | 3.39% |
Among the Hispanic population in Pennsauken township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 6,028 (46.67% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Pennsauken township's Hispanic population.
Pennsauken township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 960 | 7.43% |
| Puerto Rican | 6,028 | 46.67% |
| Cuban | 51 | 0.39% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5,876 | 45.50% |
Things to know
What percentage of Pennsauken Township, New Jersey is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 34.92% of Pennsauken township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Pennsauken township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 6,028 (46.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Pennsauken Township, New Jersey have?
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey has 10,973 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 29.67% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Pennsauken township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey?
With 65.08% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Pennsauken township.
That being said, with a 29.67% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Pennsauken township.
What is the majority race in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey?
With a population of 12,740 (34.45% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Pennsauken township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Pennsauken township, with 29.67% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
