Coal Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Coal township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,082 | 81.23% |
| Black or African American | 1,491 | 14.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 16 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 189 | 1.90% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 172 | 1.73% |
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Coal 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; Coal township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Coal township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Coal township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 81.23% are white, 14.98% are Black or African American, 0.16% are Asian, 1.90% are some other race and 1.73% are multiracial.
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Coal Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Coal township is White with a population of 8,082 (81.23% of the total population).
Coal 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 Coal township is White with a population of 8,082 (81.23% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 172 (1.73% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Coal Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 389 (3.91% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,561 (96.09% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Coal township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,969 (83.35% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Coal Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Coal township's Non-Hispanic population.
Coal 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 | 7,969 | 83.35% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,484 | 15.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 16 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 92 | 0.96% |
Among the Hispanic population in Coal township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 250 (64.27% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Coal Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Coal township's Hispanic population.
Coal township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 33 | 8.48% |
| Puerto Rican | 106 | 27.25% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 250 | 64.27% |
Things to know
What percentage of Coal Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.91% of Coal township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Coal township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 250 (64.27% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Coal Township, Pennsylvania have?
Coal Township, Pennsylvania has 1,491 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 14.98% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Coal township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Coal Township, Pennsylvania?
With 96.09% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Coal township.
That being said, with a 14.98% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Coal township.
What is the majority race in Coal Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 8,082 (81.23% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Coal township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Coal township, with 14.98% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
