Raritan Township, New Jersey population by race
The table below shows Raritan township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,257 | 81.43% |
| Black or African American | 478 | 2.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 83 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 2,251 | 9.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 136 | 0.58% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,444 | 6.11% |
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Raritan 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; Raritan township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Raritan township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Raritan township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 81.43% are white, 2.02% are Black or African American, 0.35% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 9.52% are Asian, 0.58% are some other race and 6.11% are multiracial.
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Raritan Township, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Raritan township is White with a population of 19,257 (81.43% of the total population).
Raritan 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 Raritan township is White with a population of 19,257 (81.43% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,444 (6.11% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Raritan Township, New Jersey
By ethnicity, 1,874 (7.92% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 21,775 (92.08% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Raritan township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 18,417 (84.58% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Raritan Township, New Jersey Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Raritan township's Non-Hispanic population.
Raritan 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 | 18,417 | 84.58% |
| Black or African American alone | 413 | 1.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 5 | 0.02% |
| Asian alone | 2,245 | 10.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 6 | 0.03% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 689 | 3.16% |
Among the Hispanic population in Raritan township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 832 (44.40% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Raritan Township, New Jersey Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Raritan township's Hispanic population.
Raritan township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 200 | 10.67% |
| Puerto Rican | 397 | 21.18% |
| Cuban | 445 | 23.75% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 832 | 44.40% |
Things to know
What percentage of Raritan Township, New Jersey is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.92% of Raritan township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Raritan township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 832 (44.40% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Raritan Township, New Jersey have?
Raritan Township, New Jersey has 478 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.02% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Raritan township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Raritan Township, New Jersey?
With 92.08% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Raritan township.
That being said, with a 9.52% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Raritan township.
What is the majority race in Raritan Township, New Jersey?
With a population of 19,257 (81.43% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Raritan township.
Asians are second largest race in Raritan township, with 9.52% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
