Mount Pocono, PA population by race
The table below shows Mount Pocono's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,256 | 72.82% |
| Black or African American | 500 | 16.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 186 | 6.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 25 | 0.81% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 131 | 4.23% |
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Mount Pocono 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 Pocono has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Mount Pocono's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Mount Pocono population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 72.82% are white, 16.14% are Black or African American, 6% are Asian, 0.81% are some other race and 4.23% are multiracial.
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Mount Pocono, PA population by race.
The largest racial group in Mount Pocono is White with a population of 2,256 (72.82% of the total population).
Mount Pocono '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 Pocono is White with a population of 2,256 (72.82% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 131 (4.23% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mount Pocono, PA
By ethnicity, 1,027 (33.15% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,071 (66.85% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mount Pocono, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,254 (60.55% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mount Pocono, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mount Pocono's Non-Hispanic population.
Mount Pocono 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 | 1,254 | 60.55% |
| Black or African American alone | 500 | 24.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 186 | 8.98% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 131 | 6.33% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mount Pocono, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 633 (61.64% of the total Hispanic population).
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Mount Pocono, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mount Pocono's Hispanic population.
Mount Pocono 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 | 394 | 38.36% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 633 | 61.64% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mount Pocono, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 33.15% of Mount Pocono population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mount Pocono, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 633 (61.64% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mount Pocono, PA have?
Mount Pocono, PA has 500 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 16.14% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mount Pocono is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mount Pocono, PA?
With 66.85% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mount Pocono.
That being said, with a 16.14% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Mount Pocono.
What is the majority race in Mount Pocono, PA?
With a population of 2,256 (72.82% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mount Pocono.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Mount Pocono, with 16.14% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
