Piscataway Township, New Jersey population by race
The table below shows Piscataway township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,154 | 33.34% |
| Black or African American | 12,159 | 20.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 19,949 | 33.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 4,605 | 7.62% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,516 | 5.82% |
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Piscataway 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; Piscataway township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Piscataway township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Piscataway township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 33.34% are white, 20.12% are Black or African American, 0.11% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 33% are Asian, 7.62% are some other race and 5.82% are multiracial.
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Piscataway Township, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Piscataway township is White with a population of 20,154 (33.34% of the total population).
Piscataway 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 Piscataway township is White with a population of 20,154 (33.34% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,516 (5.82% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Piscataway Township, New Jersey
By ethnicity, 9,210 (15.24% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 51,237 (84.76% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Piscataway township, the largest racial group is Asian alone with a population of 19,940 (38.92% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Piscataway Township, New Jersey Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Piscataway township's Non-Hispanic population.
Piscataway 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 | 17,599 | 34.35% |
| Black or African American alone | 11,447 | 22.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 50 | 0.10% |
| Asian alone | 19,940 | 38.92% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 339 | 0.66% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,862 | 3.63% |
Among the Hispanic population in Piscataway township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 6,018 (65.34% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Piscataway Township, New Jersey Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Piscataway township's Hispanic population.
Piscataway township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 878 | 9.53% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,879 | 20.40% |
| Cuban | 435 | 4.72% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6,018 | 65.34% |
Things to know
What percentage of Piscataway Township, New Jersey is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 15.24% of Piscataway township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Piscataway township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 6,018 (65.34% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Piscataway Township, New Jersey have?
Piscataway Township, New Jersey has 12,159 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 20.12% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Piscataway township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Piscataway Township, New Jersey?
With 84.76% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Piscataway township.
That being said, with a 33% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Piscataway township.
What is the majority race in Piscataway Township, New Jersey?
With a population of 20,154 (33.34% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Piscataway township.
Asians are second largest race in Piscataway township, with 33% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
