Bridgeport, PA population by race
The table below shows Bridgeport's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,953 | 79.06% |
| Black or African American | 227 | 4.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 81 | 1.62% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 125 | 2.50% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 614 | 12.28% |
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Bridgeport 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; Bridgeport has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Bridgeport's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Bridgeport population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 79.06% are white, 4.54% are Black or African American, 1.62% are Asian, 2.50% are some other race and 12.28% are multiracial.
Bridgeport '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 Bridgeport is White with a population of 3,953 (79.06% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 614 (12.28% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Bridgeport, PA
By ethnicity, 852 (17.04% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,148 (82.96% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Bridgeport, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,209 (77.36% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Bridgeport, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Bridgeport's Non-Hispanic population.
Bridgeport 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 | 3,209 | 77.36% |
| Black or African American alone | 227 | 5.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 81 | 1.95% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 32 | 0.77% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 599 | 14.44% |
Among the Hispanic population in Bridgeport, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 371 (43.54% of the total Hispanic population).
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Bridgeport, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Bridgeport's Hispanic population.
Bridgeport Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 366 | 42.96% |
| Puerto Rican | 371 | 43.54% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 115 | 13.50% |
Things to know
What percentage of Bridgeport, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 17.04% of Bridgeport population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Bridgeport, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 371 (43.54% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Bridgeport, PA have?
Bridgeport, PA has 227 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.54% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Bridgeport is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Bridgeport, PA?
With 82.96% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Bridgeport.
That being said, with a 4.54% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Bridgeport.
What is the majority race in Bridgeport, PA?
With a population of 3,953 (79.06% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Bridgeport.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Bridgeport, with 4.54% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
