Mount Penn, PA population by race
The table below shows Mount Penn's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,911 | 59.31% |
| Black or African American | 325 | 10.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 525 | 16.29% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 461 | 14.31% |
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Mount Penn 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; Mount Penn has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Mount Penn's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Mount Penn population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 59.31% are white, 10.09% are Black or African American, 16.29% are some other race and 14.31% are multiracial.
Mount Penn '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 Mount Penn is White with a population of 1,911 (59.31% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 461 (14.31% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mount Penn, PA
By ethnicity, 903 (28.03% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,319 (71.97% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mount Penn, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,712 (73.82% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mount Penn, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mount Penn's Non-Hispanic population.
Mount Penn 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 | 1,712 | 73.82% |
| Black or African American alone | 301 | 12.98% |
| 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 | 19 | 0.82% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 287 | 12.38% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mount Penn, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 684 (75.75% of the total Hispanic population).
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Mount Penn, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mount Penn's Hispanic population.
Mount Penn 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 | 684 | 75.75% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 219 | 24.25% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mount Penn, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 28.03% of Mount Penn population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mount Penn, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 684 (75.75% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mount Penn, PA have?
Mount Penn, PA has 325 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 10.09% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mount Penn is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mount Penn, PA?
With 71.97% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mount Penn.
That being said, with a 16.29% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Mount Penn.
What is the majority race in Mount Penn, PA?
With a population of 1,911 (59.31% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mount Penn.
Some other races are second largest race in Mount Penn, with 16.29% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
