Mercer, PA population by race
The table below shows Mercer's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,910 | 97.95% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 13 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 21 | 1.08% |
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Mercer 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; Mercer has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Mercer's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Mercer population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.95% are white, 0.31% are Black or African American, 0.67% are Asian and 1.08% are multiracial.
Mercer '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 Mercer is White with a population of 1,910 (97.95% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 21 (1.08% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mercer, PA
By ethnicity, 4 (0.21% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,946 (99.79% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mercer, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,906 (97.94% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mercer, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mercer's Non-Hispanic population.
Mercer 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 | 1,906 | 97.94% |
| Black or African American alone | 6 | 0.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 13 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 21 | 1.08% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mercer, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 4 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Mercer, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mercer's Hispanic population.
Mercer 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 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mercer, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.21% of Mercer population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mercer, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 4 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mercer, PA have?
Mercer, PA has 6 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.31% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mercer is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mercer, PA?
With 99.79% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mercer.
That being said, with a 0.67% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Mercer.
What is the majority race in Mercer, PA?
With a population of 1,910 (97.95% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mercer.
Asians are second largest race in Mercer, with 0.67% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
