Elco, PA population by race
The table below shows Elco's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 84.56% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 4.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 31 | 11.40% |
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Elco 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; Elco has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Elco's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Elco population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.56% are white, 4.04% are Black or African American and 11.40% are multiracial.
Elco '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 Elco is White with a population of 230 (84.56% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 31 (11.40% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Elco, PA
By ethnicity, 11 (4.04% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 261 (95.96% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Elco, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 230 (88.12% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Elco, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Elco's Non-Hispanic population.
Elco 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 | 230 | 88.12% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 31 | 11.88% |
Among the Hispanic population in Elco, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 11 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Elco, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Elco's Hispanic population.
Elco 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 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Elco, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.04% of Elco population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Elco, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 11 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Elco, PA have?
Elco, PA has 11 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.04% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Elco is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Elco, PA?
With 95.96% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Elco.
That being said, with a 4.04% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Elco.
What is the majority race in Elco, PA?
With a population of 230 (84.56% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Elco.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Elco, with 4.04% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
