Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey population by race
The table below shows Shrewsbury township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 651 | 51.30% |
| Black or African American | 174 | 13.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 100 | 7.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 41 | 3.23% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 303 | 23.88% |
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Shrewsbury 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; Shrewsbury township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Shrewsbury township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Shrewsbury township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 51.30% are white, 13.71% are Black or African American, 7.88% are Asian, 3.23% are some other race and 23.88% are multiracial.
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Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Shrewsbury township is White with a population of 651 (51.30% of the total population).
Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury township is White with a population of 651 (51.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 303 (23.88% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey
By ethnicity, 159 (12.53% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,110 (87.47% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Shrewsbury township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 601 (54.14% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Shrewsbury township's Non-Hispanic population.
Shrewsbury 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 | 601 | 54.14% |
| Black or African American alone | 161 | 14.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 100 | 9.01% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 4 | 0.36% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 244 | 21.98% |
Among the Hispanic population in Shrewsbury township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 97 (61.01% of the total Hispanic population).
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Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Shrewsbury township's Hispanic population.
Shrewsbury township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 19 | 11.95% |
| Puerto Rican | 97 | 61.01% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 27.04% |
Things to know
What percentage of Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 12.53% of Shrewsbury township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Shrewsbury township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 97 (61.01% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey have?
Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey has 174 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 13.71% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Shrewsbury township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey?
With 87.47% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Shrewsbury township.
That being said, with a 13.71% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Shrewsbury township.
What is the majority race in Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey?
With a population of 651 (51.30% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Shrewsbury township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Shrewsbury township, with 13.71% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
