Jonestown, PA population by race
The table below shows Jonestown's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,758 | 88.83% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 33 | 1.67% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 184 | 9.30% |
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Jonestown 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; Jonestown has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Jonestown's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Jonestown population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.83% are white, 0.20% are Black or African American, 1.67% are some other race and 9.30% are multiracial.
Jonestown '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 Jonestown is White with a population of 1,758 (88.83% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 184 (9.30% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Jonestown, PA
By ethnicity, 235 (11.87% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,744 (88.13% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Jonestown, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,655 (94.90% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Jonestown, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Jonestown's Non-Hispanic population.
Jonestown 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 | 1,655 | 94.90% |
| Black or African American alone | 4 | 0.23% |
| 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) | 85 | 4.87% |
Among the Hispanic population in Jonestown, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 113 (48.09% of the total Hispanic population).
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Jonestown, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Jonestown's Hispanic population.
Jonestown Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 17 | 7.23% |
| Puerto Rican | 113 | 48.09% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 105 | 44.68% |
Things to know
What percentage of Jonestown, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 11.87% of Jonestown population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Jonestown, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 113 (48.09% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Jonestown, PA have?
Jonestown, PA has 4 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.20% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Jonestown is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Jonestown, PA?
With 88.13% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Jonestown.
That being said, with a 1.67% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Jonestown.
What is the majority race in Jonestown, PA?
With a population of 1,758 (88.83% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Jonestown.
Some other races are second largest race in Jonestown, with 1.67% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
