FIGURE 1
Canton township, Washington County, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Canton township is White with a population of 7,526 (91.38% of the total population).
Canton township, Washington County, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Canton township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,526 | 91.38% |
| Black or African American | 224 | 2.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 65 | 0.79% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 421 | 5.11% |
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Canton 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; Canton township has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Canton township's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Canton township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 91.38% are white, 2.72% are Black or African American, 0.79% are some other race and 5.11% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Canton township, Washington County, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Canton township is White with a population of 7,526 (91.38% of the total population).
Canton 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 Canton township is White with a population of 7,526 (91.38% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 421 (5.11% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Canton township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 44 (0.53% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 8,192 (99.47% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Canton township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,526 (91.87% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Canton township, Washington County, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Canton township's Non-Hispanic population.
Canton 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 | 7,526 | 91.87% |
| Black or African American alone | 224 | 2.73% |
| 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 | 59 | 0.72% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 383 | 4.68% |
Among the Hispanic population in Canton township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 28 (63.64% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Canton township, Washington County, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Canton township's Hispanic population.
Canton township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 16 | 36.36% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 63.64% |
Things to know
What percentage of Canton township, Washington County, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.53% of Canton township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Canton township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 28 (63.64% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Canton township, Washington County, Pennsylvania have?
Canton township, Washington County, Pennsylvania has 224 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.72% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Canton township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Canton township, Washington County, Pennsylvania?
With 99.47% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Canton township.
That being said, with a 2.72% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Canton township.
What is the majority race in Canton township, Washington County, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 7,526 (91.38% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Canton township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Canton township, with 2.72% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
