Salisbury township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Salisbury township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,998 | 80.65% |
| Black or African American | 301 | 2.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 192 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 158 | 1.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 638 | 4.68% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,350 | 9.90% |
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Salisbury 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; Salisbury township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Salisbury township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Salisbury township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 80.65% are white, 2.21% are Black or African American, 1.41% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.16% are Asian, 4.68% are some other race and 9.90% are multiracial.
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Salisbury township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Salisbury township is White with a population of 10,998 (80.65% of the total population).
Salisbury 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 Salisbury township is White with a population of 10,998 (80.65% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,350 (9.90% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Salisbury township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 2,404 (17.63% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,233 (82.37% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Salisbury township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,574 (94.13% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Salisbury township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Salisbury township's Non-Hispanic population.
Salisbury 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 | 10,574 | 94.13% |
| Black or African American alone | 211 | 1.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 50 | 0.45% |
| Asian alone | 158 | 1.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 240 | 2.14% |
Among the Hispanic population in Salisbury township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,160 (48.25% of the total Hispanic population).
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Salisbury township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Salisbury township's Hispanic population.
Salisbury township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 159 | 6.61% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,054 | 43.84% |
| Cuban | 31 | 1.29% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,160 | 48.25% |
Things to know
What percentage of Salisbury township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 17.63% of Salisbury township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Salisbury township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,160 (48.25% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Salisbury township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania have?
Salisbury township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania has 301 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.21% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Salisbury township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Salisbury township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
With 82.37% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Salisbury township.
That being said, with a 4.68% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Salisbury township.
What is the majority race in Salisbury township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 10,998 (80.65% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Salisbury township.
Some other races are second largest race in Salisbury township, with 4.68% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
