Elco, PA population by race
The table below shows Elco's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 235 | 84.53% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 2.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 37 | 13.31% |
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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): 84.53% are white, 2.16% are Black or African American and 13.31% 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 235 (84.53% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 37 (13.31% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Elco, PA
By ethnicity, 6 (2.16% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 272 (97.84% 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 235 (86.40% 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 | 235 | 86.40% |
| 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) | 37 | 13.60% |
Among the Hispanic population in Elco, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 6 (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.
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What percentage of Elco, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.16% 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 6 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Elco, PA have?
Elco, PA has 6 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.16% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Elco is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Elco, PA?
With 97.84% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Elco.
That being said, with a 2.16% 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 235 (84.53% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Elco.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Elco, with 2.16% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
