Wayland Township, Michigan population by race
The table below shows Wayland township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,063 | 86.45% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 28 | 0.79% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 432 | 12.19% |
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Wayland 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; Wayland township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wayland township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wayland township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 86.45% are white, 0.11% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.45% are Asian, 0.79% are some other race and 12.19% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Wayland Township, Michigan population by race.
The largest racial group in Wayland township is White with a population of 3,063 (86.45% of the total population).
Wayland 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 Wayland township is White with a population of 3,063 (86.45% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 432 (12.19% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wayland Township, Michigan
By ethnicity, 283 (7.99% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,260 (92.01% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wayland township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,042 (93.31% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Wayland Township, Michigan Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wayland township's Non-Hispanic population.
Wayland 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 | 3,042 | 93.31% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 4 | 0.12% |
| Asian alone | 16 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 8 | 0.25% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 190 | 5.83% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wayland township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 265 (93.64% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Wayland Township, Michigan Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wayland township's Hispanic population.
Wayland township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 265 | 93.64% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 6.36% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wayland Township, Michigan is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.99% of Wayland township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wayland township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 265 (93.64% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wayland Township, Michigan have?
Wayland Township, Michigan has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Wayland Township, Michigan?
With 92.01% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wayland township.
That being said, with a 0.79% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Wayland township.
What is the majority race in Wayland Township, Michigan?
With a population of 3,063 (86.45% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wayland township.
Some other races are second largest race in Wayland township, with 0.79% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
