FIGURE 1
Wheeler Township, Michigan population by race.
The largest racial group in Wheeler township is White with a population of 2,427 (92.92% of the total population).
Wheeler Township, Michigan population by race
The table below shows Wheeler township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,427 | 92.92% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.50% |
| Some other race | 45 | 1.72% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 121 | 4.63% |
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Wheeler 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; Wheeler township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wheeler township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wheeler township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.92% are white, 0.23% are Black or African American, 0.50% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.72% are some other race and 4.63% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Wheeler Township, Michigan population by race.
The largest racial group in Wheeler township is White with a population of 2,427 (92.92% of the total population).
Wheeler 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 Wheeler township is White with a population of 2,427 (92.92% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 121 (4.63% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wheeler Township, Michigan
By ethnicity, 153 (5.86% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,459 (94.14% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wheeler township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,385 (96.99% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Wheeler Township, Michigan Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wheeler township's Non-Hispanic population.
Wheeler 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 | 2,385 | 96.99% |
| Black or African American alone | 6 | 0.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 13 | 0.53% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 55 | 2.24% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wheeler township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 112 (73.20% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Wheeler Township, Michigan Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wheeler township's Hispanic population.
Wheeler township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 112 | 73.20% |
| Puerto Rican | 35 | 22.88% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 3.92% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wheeler Township, Michigan is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.86% of Wheeler township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wheeler township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 112 (73.20% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wheeler Township, Michigan have?
Wheeler Township, Michigan has 6 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.23% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wheeler township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wheeler Township, Michigan?
With 94.14% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wheeler township.
That being said, with a 1.72% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Wheeler township.
What is the majority race in Wheeler Township, Michigan?
With a population of 2,427 (92.92% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wheeler township.
Some other races are second largest race in Wheeler township, with 1.72% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
