Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Upper Merion township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,987 | 68.28% |
| Black or African American | 2,658 | 7.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 25 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 6,158 | 18.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 431 | 1.28% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,405 | 4.17% |
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Upper Merion 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; Upper Merion township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Upper Merion township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Upper Merion township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 68.28% are white, 7.90% are Black or African American, 0.07% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 18.29% are Asian, 1.28% are some other race and 4.17% are multiracial.
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Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Upper Merion township is White with a population of 22,987 (68.28% of the total population).
Upper Merion 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 Upper Merion township is White with a population of 22,987 (68.28% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,405 (4.17% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 1,138 (3.38% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 32,526 (96.62% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Upper Merion township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 22,558 (69.35% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Upper Merion township's Non-Hispanic population.
Upper Merion 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 | 22,558 | 69.35% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,641 | 8.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 13 | 0.04% |
| Asian alone | 6,158 | 18.93% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 171 | 0.53% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 985 | 3.03% |
Among the Hispanic population in Upper Merion township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 530 (46.57% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Upper Merion township's Hispanic population.
Upper Merion township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 332 | 29.17% |
| Puerto Rican | 237 | 20.83% |
| Cuban | 39 | 3.43% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 530 | 46.57% |
Things to know
What percentage of Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.38% of Upper Merion township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Upper Merion township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 530 (46.57% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania have?
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania has 2,658 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.90% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Upper Merion township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania?
With 96.62% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Upper Merion township.
That being said, with a 18.29% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Upper Merion township.
What is the majority race in Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 22,987 (68.28% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Upper Merion township.
Asians are second largest race in Upper Merion township, with 18.29% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
