Population totals within Haverford Township were within 10 people of the 2000 numbers. Though Haverford's population dropped slightly in 2010, the decline was only by eight people, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The overall township population is listed at 48,491, down ever so slightly from 2000.
True, the overall population barely changed, but there were alterations within ethnic groups. In general, the white population declined, while minority populations increased in most demographics. An increase of more than 700 Asian residents was reported. Additionally, about 500 more people culturally identified themselves as Hispanic in 2010.
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In Delaware County, the population rose 1.5 percent, while in Pennsylvania it rose 3.4 percent.
Check the table below for a full breakdown of the township's population numbers.
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20002010 Total 48,498 48,491 Population of one race 48,104 47,850 White alone 45,585 44,245 Black or African American alone 1,028 1,293 American Indian and Alaska Native alone 49 43 Asian alone 1,338 2,048 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 6 2 Some other race alone 98 219 Population of two or more races 394 641 Hispanic or Latino (cultural
designation, may be any race) 431 937 Age 18 or older (eligible to vote) 36,401 37,090
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