Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Lower Paxton township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,075 | 67.30% |
| Black or African American | 9,420 | 17.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 74 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 5,100 | 9.51% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 768 | 1.43% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,164 | 4.04% |
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Lower Paxton 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; Lower Paxton township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lower Paxton township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lower Paxton township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 67.30% are white, 17.57% are Black or African American, 0.14% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 9.51% are Asian, 1.43% are some other race and 4.04% are multiracial.
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Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Lower Paxton township is White with a population of 36,075 (67.30% of the total population).
Lower Paxton 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 Lower Paxton township is White with a population of 36,075 (67.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,164 (4.04% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 2,502 (4.67% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 51,099 (95.33% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lower Paxton township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 34,810 (68.12% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lower Paxton township's Non-Hispanic population.
Lower Paxton 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 | 34,810 | 68.12% |
| Black or African American alone | 9,227 | 18.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 24 | 0.05% |
| Asian alone | 5,091 | 9.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 146 | 0.29% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,801 | 3.52% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lower Paxton township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 1,526 (60.99% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lower Paxton township's Hispanic population.
Lower Paxton township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 288 | 11.51% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,526 | 60.99% |
| Cuban | 67 | 2.68% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 621 | 24.82% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.67% of Lower Paxton township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lower Paxton township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 1,526 (60.99% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania have?
Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania has 9,420 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 17.57% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Lower Paxton township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania?
With 95.33% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lower Paxton township.
That being said, with a 17.57% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Lower Paxton township.
What is the majority race in Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 36,075 (67.30% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lower Paxton township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Lower Paxton township, with 17.57% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
