FIGURE 1
Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Ferguson township is White with a population of 14,455 (76.02% of the total population).
Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Ferguson township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,455 | 76.02% |
| Black or African American | 666 | 3.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 2,554 | 13.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 97 | 0.51% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,220 | 6.42% |
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Ferguson 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; Ferguson township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Ferguson township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Ferguson township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 76.02% are white, 3.50% are Black or African American, 0.12% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 13.43% are Asian, 0.51% are some other race and 6.42% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Ferguson township is White with a population of 14,455 (76.02% of the total population).
Ferguson 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 Ferguson township is White with a population of 14,455 (76.02% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,220 (6.42% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 669 (3.52% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 18,346 (96.48% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ferguson township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 14,200 (77.40% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ferguson township's Non-Hispanic population.
Ferguson 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 | 14,200 | 77.40% |
| Black or African American alone | 666 | 3.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 18 | 0.10% |
| Asian alone | 2,516 | 13.71% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 14 | 0.08% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 932 | 5.08% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ferguson township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 325 (48.58% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ferguson township's Hispanic population.
Ferguson township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 138 | 20.63% |
| Puerto Rican | 182 | 27.20% |
| Cuban | 24 | 3.59% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 325 | 48.58% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.52% of Ferguson township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ferguson township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 325 (48.58% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania have?
Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania has 666 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.50% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ferguson township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania?
With 96.48% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ferguson township.
That being said, with a 13.43% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Ferguson township.
What is the majority race in Ferguson township, Centre County, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 14,455 (76.02% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Ferguson township.
Asians are second largest race in Ferguson township, with 13.43% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
