FIGURE 1
East Washington, PA population by race.
The largest racial group in East Washington is White with a population of 1,506 (88.28% of the total population).
East Washington, PA population by race
The table below shows East Washington's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,506 | 88.28% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 3.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 18 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 34 | 1.99% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 86 | 5.04% |
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East Washington 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; East Washington has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that East Washington's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of East Washington population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.28% are white, 3.63% are Black or African American, 1.06% are Asian, 1.99% are some other race and 5.04% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
East Washington, PA population by race.
The largest racial group in East Washington is White with a population of 1,506 (88.28% of the total population).
East Washington '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 East Washington is White with a population of 1,506 (88.28% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 86 (5.04% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of East Washington, PA
By ethnicity, 150 (8.79% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,556 (91.21% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in East Washington, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,451 (93.25% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
East Washington, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of East Washington's Non-Hispanic population.
East Washington 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 | 1,451 | 93.25% |
| Black or African American alone | 59 | 3.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 18 | 1.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 28 | 1.80% |
Among the Hispanic population in East Washington, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 137 (91.33% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
East Washington, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of East Washington's Hispanic population.
East Washington Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 12 | 8.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 1 | 0.67% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 137 | 91.33% |
Things to know
What percentage of East Washington, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.79% of East Washington population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in East Washington, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 137 (91.33% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does East Washington, PA have?
East Washington, PA has 62 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.63% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in East Washington is Black.
What is the largest minority group in East Washington, PA?
With 91.21% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in East Washington.
That being said, with a 3.63% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in East Washington.
What is the majority race in East Washington, PA?
With a population of 1,506 (88.28% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in East Washington.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in East Washington, with 3.63% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
