Meshoppen, PA population by race
The table below shows Meshoppen's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 403 | 91.18% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 27 | 6.11% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9 | 2.04% |
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Meshoppen 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; Meshoppen has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Meshoppen's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Meshoppen population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 91.18% are white, 0.68% are Black or African American, 6.11% are some other race and 2.04% are multiracial.
Meshoppen '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 Meshoppen is White with a population of 403 (91.18% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9 (2.04% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Meshoppen, PA
By ethnicity, 39 (8.82% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 403 (91.18% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Meshoppen, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 395 (98.01% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Meshoppen, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Meshoppen's Non-Hispanic population.
Meshoppen 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 | 395 | 98.01% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 0.74% |
| 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) | 5 | 1.24% |
Among the Hispanic population in Meshoppen, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 28 (71.79% of the total Hispanic population).
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Meshoppen, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Meshoppen's Hispanic population.
Meshoppen Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 28 | 71.79% |
| Puerto Rican | 5 | 12.82% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 15.38% |
Things to know
What percentage of Meshoppen, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.82% of Meshoppen population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Meshoppen, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 28 (71.79% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Meshoppen, PA have?
Meshoppen, PA has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.68% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Meshoppen is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Meshoppen, PA?
With 91.18% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Meshoppen.
That being said, with a 6.11% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Meshoppen.
What is the majority race in Meshoppen, PA?
With a population of 403 (91.18% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Meshoppen.
Some other races are second largest race in Meshoppen, with 6.11% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
