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Plainsboro Township, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Plainsboro township is Asian with a population of 14,040 (58.56% of the total population).
Plainsboro Township, New Jersey population by race
The table below shows Plainsboro township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,406 | 30.89% |
| Black or African American | 1,411 | 5.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 14,040 | 58.56% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 130 | 0.54% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 941 | 3.93% |
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Plainsboro 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; Plainsboro township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Plainsboro township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Plainsboro township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 30.89% are white, 5.89% are Black or African American, 0.19% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 58.56% are Asian, 0.54% are some other race and 3.93% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Plainsboro Township, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Plainsboro township is Asian with a population of 14,040 (58.56% of the total population).
Plainsboro 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 Asian population in the township.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Plainsboro township is Asian with a population of 14,040 (58.56% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 941 (3.93% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Plainsboro Township, New Jersey
By ethnicity, 970 (4.05% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 23,004 (95.95% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Plainsboro township, the largest racial group is Asian alone with a population of 14,040 (61.03% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Plainsboro Township, New Jersey Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Plainsboro township's Non-Hispanic population.
Plainsboro 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 | 7,093 | 30.83% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,298 | 5.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 46 | 0.20% |
| Asian alone | 14,040 | 61.03% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 36 | 0.16% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 491 | 2.13% |
Among the Hispanic population in Plainsboro township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 505 (52.06% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Plainsboro Township, New Jersey Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Plainsboro township's Hispanic population.
Plainsboro township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 76 | 7.84% |
| Puerto Rican | 276 | 28.45% |
| Cuban | 113 | 11.65% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 505 | 52.06% |
Things to know
What percentage of Plainsboro Township, New Jersey is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.05% of Plainsboro township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Plainsboro township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 505 (52.06% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Plainsboro Township, New Jersey have?
Plainsboro Township, New Jersey has 1,411 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.89% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Plainsboro township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey?
With 95.95% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Plainsboro township.
That being said, with a 30.89% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Plainsboro township.
What is the majority race in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey?
With a population of 14,040 (58.56% of the total population), Asians are the largest racial majority in Plainsboro township.
Whites are second largest race in Plainsboro township, with 30.89% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
