Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Maxatawny township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,917 | 82.07% |
| Black or African American | 730 | 10.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 16 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 99 | 1.37% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 448 | 6.21% |
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Maxatawny 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; Maxatawny township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Maxatawny township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Maxatawny township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.07% are white, 10.12% are Black or African American, 0.22% are Asian, 1.37% are some other race and 6.21% are multiracial.
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Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Maxatawny township is White with a population of 5,917 (82.07% of the total population).
Maxatawny 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 Maxatawny township is White with a population of 5,917 (82.07% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 448 (6.21% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 478 (6.63% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,732 (93.37% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Maxatawny township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,726 (85.06% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Maxatawny township's Non-Hispanic population.
Maxatawny 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 | 5,726 | 85.06% |
| Black or African American alone | 695 | 10.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 16 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 295 | 4.38% |
Among the Hispanic population in Maxatawny township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 276 (57.74% of the total Hispanic population).
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Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Maxatawny township's Hispanic population.
Maxatawny township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 59 | 12.34% |
| Puerto Rican | 276 | 57.74% |
| Cuban | 6 | 1.26% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 137 | 28.66% |
Things to know
What percentage of Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.63% of Maxatawny township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Maxatawny township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 276 (57.74% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania have?
Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania has 730 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 10.12% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Maxatawny township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania?
With 93.37% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Maxatawny township.
That being said, with a 10.12% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Maxatawny township.
What is the majority race in Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 5,917 (82.07% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Maxatawny township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Maxatawny township, with 10.12% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
