Wales Township, Michigan population by race
The table below shows Wales township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,834 | 88.92% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 1.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 302 | 9.48% |
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Wales 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; Wales township has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Wales township's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Wales township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.92% are white, 1.47% are Black or African American, 0.13% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 9.48% are multiracial.
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Wales Township, Michigan population by race.
The largest racial group in Wales township is White with a population of 2,834 (88.92% of the total population).
Wales 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 Wales township is White with a population of 2,834 (88.92% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 302 (9.48% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wales Township, Michigan
By ethnicity, 82 (2.57% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,105 (97.43% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wales township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,815 (90.66% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Wales Township, Michigan Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wales township's Non-Hispanic population.
Wales 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 | 2,815 | 90.66% |
| Black or African American alone | 47 | 1.51% |
| 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 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 243 | 7.83% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wales township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 59 (71.95% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Wales Township, Michigan Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wales township's Hispanic population.
Wales township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 59 | 71.95% |
| Puerto Rican | 19 | 23.17% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 4.88% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wales Township, Michigan is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.57% of Wales township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wales township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 59 (71.95% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wales Township, Michigan have?
Wales Township, Michigan has 47 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.47% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wales township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wales Township, Michigan?
With 97.43% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wales township.
That being said, with a 1.47% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Wales township.
What is the majority race in Wales Township, Michigan?
With a population of 2,834 (88.92% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wales township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Wales township, with 1.47% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
