Meyersdale, PA population by race
The table below shows Meyersdale's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,982 | 96.31% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 3 | 0.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 68 | 3.30% |
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Meyersdale 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; Meyersdale has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Meyersdale's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Meyersdale population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.31% are white, 0.24% are Black or African American, 0.15% are some other race and 3.30% are multiracial.
Meyersdale '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 Meyersdale is White with a population of 1,982 (96.31% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 68 (3.30% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Meyersdale, PA
By ethnicity, 3 (0.15% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,055 (99.85% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Meyersdale, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,982 (96.45% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Meyersdale, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Meyersdale's Non-Hispanic population.
Meyersdale 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 | 1,982 | 96.45% |
| Black or African American alone | 5 | 0.24% |
| 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) | 68 | 3.31% |
Among the Hispanic population in Meyersdale, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Meyersdale, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Meyersdale's Hispanic population.
Meyersdale 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 | 3 | 100.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Meyersdale, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.15% of Meyersdale population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Meyersdale, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Meyersdale, PA have?
Meyersdale, PA has 5 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.24% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Meyersdale is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Meyersdale, PA?
With 99.85% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Meyersdale.
That being said, with a 0.24% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Meyersdale.
What is the majority race in Meyersdale, PA?
With a population of 1,982 (96.31% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Meyersdale.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Meyersdale, with 0.24% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
