Winchendon, Massachusetts population by race
The table below shows Winchendon town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,002 | 86.79% |
| Black or African American | 136 | 1.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 434 | 4.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 137 | 1.32% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 663 | 6.39% |
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Winchendon town 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; Winchendon town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Winchendon town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Winchendon town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 86.79% are white, 1.31% are Black or African American, 4.18% are Asian, 1.32% are some other race and 6.39% are multiracial.
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Winchendon, Massachusetts population by race.
The largest racial group in Winchendon town is White with a population of 9,002 (86.79% of the total population).
Winchendon town '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Winchendon town is White with a population of 9,002 (86.79% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 663 (6.39% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Winchendon, Massachusetts
By ethnicity, 405 (3.90% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,967 (96.10% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Winchendon town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,738 (87.67% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Winchendon, Massachusetts Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Winchendon town's Non-Hispanic population.
Winchendon town 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 | 8,738 | 87.67% |
| Black or African American alone | 136 | 1.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 434 | 4.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 659 | 6.61% |
Among the Hispanic population in Winchendon town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 368 (90.86% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Winchendon, Massachusetts Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Winchendon town's Hispanic population.
Winchendon town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 17 | 4.20% |
| Puerto Rican | 368 | 90.86% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 4.94% |
Things to know
What percentage of Winchendon, Massachusetts is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.90% of Winchendon town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Winchendon town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 368 (90.86% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Winchendon, Massachusetts have?
Winchendon, Massachusetts has 136 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.31% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Winchendon town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Winchendon, Massachusetts?
With 96.10% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Winchendon town.
That being said, with a 4.18% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Winchendon town.
What is the majority race in Winchendon, Massachusetts?
With a population of 9,002 (86.79% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Winchendon town.
Asians are second largest race in Winchendon town, with 4.18% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
