Forkston Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Forkston township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 318 | 95.50% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 1.20% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2 | 0.60% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 8 | 2.40% |
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Forkston 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; Forkston township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Forkston township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Forkston township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.50% are white, 0.30% are Black or African American, 1.20% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.60% are some other race and 2.40% are multiracial.
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Forkston Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Forkston township is White with a population of 318 (95.50% of the total population).
Forkston 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 Forkston township is White with a population of 318 (95.50% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 8 (2.40% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Forkston Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 5 (1.50% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 328 (98.50% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Forkston township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 317 (96.65% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Forkston Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Forkston township's Non-Hispanic population.
Forkston 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 | 317 | 96.65% |
| Black or African American alone | 1 | 0.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1 | 0.30% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 1 | 0.30% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 8 | 2.44% |
Among the Hispanic population in Forkston township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 3 (60% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Forkston Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Forkston township's Hispanic population.
Forkston township 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 | 3 | 60.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 40.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Forkston Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.50% of Forkston township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Forkston township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 3 (60% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Forkston Township, Pennsylvania have?
Forkston Township, Pennsylvania has 1 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.30% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Forkston township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Forkston Township, Pennsylvania?
With 98.50% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Forkston township.
That being said, with a 1.20% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Forkston township.
What is the majority race in Forkston Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 318 (95.50% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Forkston township.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Forkston township, with 1.20% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
