Gilberton, PA population by race
The table below shows Gilberton's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 510 | 83.88% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 59 | 9.70% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 34 | 5.59% |
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Gilberton 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; Gilberton has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Gilberton's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Gilberton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 83.88% are white, 0.82% are Black or African American, 9.70% are some other race and 5.59% are multiracial.
Gilberton '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 Gilberton is White with a population of 510 (83.88% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 34 (5.59% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Gilberton, PA
By ethnicity, 87 (14.31% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 521 (85.69% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Gilberton, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 510 (97.89% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Gilberton, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Gilberton's Non-Hispanic population.
Gilberton 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 | 510 | 97.89% |
| Black or African American alone | 5 | 0.96% |
| 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) | 6 | 1.15% |
Among the Hispanic population in Gilberton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 50 (57.47% of the total Hispanic population).
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Gilberton, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Gilberton's Hispanic population.
Gilberton Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 32 | 36.78% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 5 | 5.75% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 57.47% |
Things to know
What percentage of Gilberton, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 14.31% of Gilberton population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Gilberton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 50 (57.47% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Gilberton, PA have?
Gilberton, PA has 5 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.82% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Gilberton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Gilberton, PA?
With 85.69% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Gilberton.
That being said, with a 9.70% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Gilberton.
What is the majority race in Gilberton, PA?
With a population of 510 (83.88% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Gilberton.
Some other races are second largest race in Gilberton, with 9.70% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
