Tewksbury Township, New Jersey population by race
The table below shows Tewksbury township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,134 | 87.30% |
| Black or African American | 294 | 5.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 215 | 3.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.36% |
| Some other race | 80 | 1.36% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 137 | 2.33% |
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Tewksbury 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; Tewksbury township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Tewksbury township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Tewksbury township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.30% are white, 5% are Black or African American, 3.66% are Asian, 0.36% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.36% are some other race and 2.33% are multiracial.
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Tewksbury Township, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Tewksbury township is White with a population of 5,134 (87.30% of the total population).
Tewksbury 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 Tewksbury township is White with a population of 5,134 (87.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 137 (2.33% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Tewksbury Township, New Jersey
By ethnicity, 161 (2.74% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 5,720 (97.26% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Tewksbury township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,062 (88.50% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Tewksbury Township, New Jersey Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Tewksbury township's Non-Hispanic population.
Tewksbury 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 | 5,062 | 88.50% |
| Black or African American alone | 294 | 5.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 215 | 3.76% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 21 | 0.37% |
| Some other race alone | 60 | 1.05% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 68 | 1.19% |
Among the Hispanic population in Tewksbury township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 117 (72.67% of the total Hispanic population).
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Tewksbury Township, New Jersey Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Tewksbury township's Hispanic population.
Tewksbury township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 44 | 27.33% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 117 | 72.67% |
Things to know
What percentage of Tewksbury Township, New Jersey is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.74% of Tewksbury township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Tewksbury township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 117 (72.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Tewksbury Township, New Jersey have?
Tewksbury Township, New Jersey has 294 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.00% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Tewksbury township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Tewksbury Township, New Jersey?
With 97.26% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Tewksbury township.
That being said, with a 5% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Tewksbury township.
What is the majority race in Tewksbury Township, New Jersey?
With a population of 5,134 (87.30% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Tewksbury township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Tewksbury township, with 5% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
