Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Jenkins township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,843 | 88.57% |
| Black or African American | 397 | 9.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 99 | 2.28% |
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Jenkins 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; Jenkins township has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Jenkins township's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Jenkins township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.57% are white, 9.15% are Black or African American and 2.28% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Jenkins township is White with a population of 3,843 (88.57% of the total population).
Jenkins 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 Jenkins township is White with a population of 3,843 (88.57% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 99 (2.28% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 180 (4.15% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,159 (95.85% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Jenkins township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,843 (92.40% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Jenkins township's Non-Hispanic population.
Jenkins 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 | 3,843 | 92.40% |
| Black or African American alone | 235 | 5.65% |
| 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) | 81 | 1.95% |
Among the Hispanic population in Jenkins township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 162 (90% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Jenkins township's Hispanic population.
Jenkins 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 | 162 | 90.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 10.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.15% of Jenkins township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Jenkins township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 162 (90% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania have?
Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania has 397 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 9.15% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Jenkins township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania?
With 95.85% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Jenkins township.
That being said, with a 9.15% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Jenkins township.
What is the majority race in Jenkins Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 3,843 (88.57% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Jenkins township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Jenkins township, with 9.15% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
