Riga Township, Michigan population by race
The table below shows Riga township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,159 | 97.56% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 15 | 1.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 14 | 1.18% |
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Riga 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; Riga township has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Riga township's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Riga township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.56% are white, 1.26% are some other race and 1.18% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Riga Township, Michigan population by race.
The largest racial group in Riga township is White with a population of 1,159 (97.56% of the total population).
Riga 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 Riga township is White with a population of 1,159 (97.56% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 14 (1.18% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Riga Township, Michigan
By ethnicity, 59 (4.97% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,129 (95.03% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Riga township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,116 (98.85% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Riga Township, Michigan Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Riga township's Non-Hispanic population.
Riga 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 | 1,116 | 98.85% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 2 | 0.18% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11 | 0.97% |
Among the Hispanic population in Riga township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 59 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Riga Township, Michigan Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Riga township's Hispanic population.
Riga township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 59 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Riga Township, Michigan is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.97% of Riga township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Riga township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 59 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Riga Township, Michigan have?
Riga 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 Riga Township, Michigan?
With 95.03% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Riga township.
That being said, with a 1.26% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Riga township.
What is the majority race in Riga Township, Michigan?
With a population of 1,159 (97.56% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Riga township.
Some other races are second largest race in Riga township, with 1.26% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
