FIGURE 1
Bedford Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Bedford township is White with a population of 4,983 (97.50% of the total population).
Bedford Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Bedford township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,983 | 97.50% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 1.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 41 | 0.80% |
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Bedford 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; Bedford township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Bedford township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Bedford township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.50% are white, 1.53% are Black or African American, 0.10% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.08% are Asian and 0.80% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Bedford Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Bedford township is White with a population of 4,983 (97.50% of the total population).
Bedford 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 Bedford township is White with a population of 4,983 (97.50% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 41 (0.80% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Bedford Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 41 (0.80% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 5,070 (99.20% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Bedford township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 4,963 (97.89% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Bedford Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Bedford township's Non-Hispanic population.
Bedford 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 | 4,963 | 97.89% |
| Black or African American alone | 78 | 1.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 5 | 0.10% |
| Asian alone | 4 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 20 | 0.39% |
Among the Hispanic population in Bedford township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 34 (82.93% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Bedford Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Bedford township's Hispanic population.
Bedford township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 34 | 82.93% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 17.07% |
Things to know
What percentage of Bedford Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.80% of Bedford township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Bedford township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 34 (82.93% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Bedford Township, Pennsylvania have?
Bedford Township, Pennsylvania has 78 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.53% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Bedford township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Bedford Township, Pennsylvania?
With 99.20% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Bedford township.
That being said, with a 1.53% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Bedford township.
What is the majority race in Bedford Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 4,983 (97.50% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Bedford township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Bedford township, with 1.53% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
