Bethany, PA population by race
The table below shows Bethany's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 240 | 89.22% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 1.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1 | 0.37% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 24 | 8.92% |
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Bethany 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; Bethany has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Bethany's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Bethany population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.22% are white, 1.49% are Black or African American, 0.37% are some other race and 8.92% are multiracial.
Bethany '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 borough.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Bethany is White with a population of 240 (89.22% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 24 (8.92% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Bethany, PA
By ethnicity, 22 (8.18% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 247 (91.82% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Bethany, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 240 (97.17% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Bethany, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Bethany's Non-Hispanic population.
Bethany 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 | 240 | 97.17% |
| Black or African American alone | 4 | 1.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 1 | 0.40% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2 | 0.81% |
Among the Hispanic population in Bethany, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 22 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Bethany, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Bethany's Hispanic population.
Bethany 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 | 22 | 100.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Bethany, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.18% of Bethany population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Bethany, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 22 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Bethany, PA have?
Bethany, PA has 4 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.49% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Bethany is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Bethany, PA?
With 91.82% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Bethany.
That being said, with a 1.49% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Bethany.
What is the majority race in Bethany, PA?
With a population of 240 (89.22% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Bethany.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Bethany, with 1.49% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
