Rapid River Township, Michigan population by race
The table below shows Rapid River township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,333 | 95.08% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 50 | 3.57% |
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Rapid River 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; Rapid River township has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Rapid River township's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Rapid River township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.08% are white, 0.57% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.78% are Asian and 3.57% are multiracial.
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Rapid River Township, Michigan population by race.
The largest racial group in Rapid River township is White with a population of 1,333 (95.08% of the total population).
Rapid River 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 Rapid River township is White with a population of 1,333 (95.08% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 50 (3.57% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rapid River Township, Michigan
By ethnicity, 84 (5.99% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,318 (94.01% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rapid River township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,249 (94.76% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Rapid River Township, Michigan Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rapid River township's Non-Hispanic population.
Rapid River 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 | 1,249 | 94.76% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 8 | 0.61% |
| Asian alone | 11 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 50 | 3.79% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rapid River township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 59 (70.24% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Rapid River Township, Michigan Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rapid River township's Hispanic population.
Rapid River township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 25 | 29.76% |
| Puerto Rican | 59 | 70.24% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rapid River Township, Michigan is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.99% of Rapid River township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rapid River township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 59 (70.24% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rapid River Township, Michigan have?
Rapid River Township, Michigan has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Rapid River Township, Michigan?
With 94.01% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rapid River township.
That being said, with a 0.78% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Rapid River township.
What is the majority race in Rapid River Township, Michigan?
With a population of 1,333 (95.08% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rapid River township.
Asians are second largest race in Rapid River township, with 0.78% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
