West Traverse Township, Michigan population by race
The table below shows West Traverse township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,709 | 95.16% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 9 | 0.50% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 55 | 3.06% |
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West Traverse 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; West Traverse township has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that West Traverse township's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of West Traverse township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.16% are white, 1.28% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.50% are some other race and 3.06% are multiracial.
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West Traverse Township, Michigan population by race.
The largest racial group in West Traverse township is White with a population of 1,709 (95.16% of the total population).
West Traverse 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 West Traverse township is White with a population of 1,709 (95.16% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 55 (3.06% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Traverse Township, Michigan
By ethnicity, 19 (1.06% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,777 (98.94% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West Traverse township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,692 (95.22% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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West Traverse Township, Michigan Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Traverse township's Non-Hispanic population.
West Traverse 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 | 1,692 | 95.22% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 23 | 1.29% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 9 | 0.51% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 53 | 2.98% |
Among the Hispanic population in West Traverse township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 10 (52.63% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
West Traverse Township, Michigan Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West Traverse township's Hispanic population.
West Traverse township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 9 | 47.37% |
| Puerto Rican | 10 | 52.63% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Traverse Township, Michigan is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.06% of West Traverse township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West Traverse township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 10 (52.63% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Traverse Township, Michigan have?
West Traverse 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 West Traverse Township, Michigan?
With 98.94% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in West Traverse township.
That being said, with a 1.28% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in West Traverse township.
What is the majority race in West Traverse Township, Michigan?
With a population of 1,709 (95.16% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West Traverse township.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in West Traverse township, with 1.28% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
