Cressona, PA population by race
The table below shows Cressona's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,279 | 97.48% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 3 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 25 | 1.91% |
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Cressona 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; Cressona has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Cressona's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Cressona population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.48% are white, 0.38% are Black or African American, 0.23% are Asian and 1.91% are multiracial.
Cressona '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 Cressona is White with a population of 1,279 (97.48% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 25 (1.91% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Cressona, PA
By ethnicity, 39 (2.97% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,273 (97.03% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cressona, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,250 (98.19% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Cressona, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Cressona's Non-Hispanic population.
Cressona 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 | 1,250 | 98.19% |
| Black or African American alone | 5 | 0.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 3 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 15 | 1.18% |
Among the Hispanic population in Cressona, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 36 (92.31% of the total Hispanic population).
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Cressona, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Cressona's Hispanic population.
Cressona 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 | 36 | 92.31% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 7.69% |
Things to know
What percentage of Cressona, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.97% of Cressona population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Cressona, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 36 (92.31% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Cressona, PA have?
Cressona, PA has 5 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.38% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Cressona is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Cressona, PA?
With 97.03% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Cressona.
That being said, with a 0.38% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Cressona.
What is the majority race in Cressona, PA?
With a population of 1,279 (97.48% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Cressona.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Cressona, with 0.38% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
