FIGURE 1
New Cumberland, PA population by race.
The largest racial group in New Cumberland is White with a population of 6,476 (86.17% of the total population).
New Cumberland, PA population by race
The table below shows New Cumberland's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,476 | 86.17% |
| Black or African American | 291 | 3.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 50 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 92 | 1.22% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 606 | 8.06% |
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New Cumberland 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; New Cumberland has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that New Cumberland's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of New Cumberland population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 86.17% are white, 3.87% are Black or African American, 0.67% are Asian, 1.22% are some other race and 8.06% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
New Cumberland, PA population by race.
The largest racial group in New Cumberland is White with a population of 6,476 (86.17% of the total population).
New Cumberland '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 New Cumberland is White with a population of 6,476 (86.17% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 606 (8.06% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of New Cumberland, PA
By ethnicity, 552 (7.35% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,963 (92.65% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in New Cumberland, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 6,386 (91.71% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
New Cumberland, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of New Cumberland's Non-Hispanic population.
New Cumberland 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 | 6,386 | 91.71% |
| Black or African American alone | 212 | 3.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 50 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 315 | 4.52% |
Among the Hispanic population in New Cumberland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 379 (68.66% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
New Cumberland, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of New Cumberland's Hispanic population.
New Cumberland Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 92 | 16.67% |
| Puerto Rican | 379 | 68.66% |
| Cuban | 8 | 1.45% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 73 | 13.22% |
Things to know
What percentage of New Cumberland, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.35% of New Cumberland population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in New Cumberland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 379 (68.66% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does New Cumberland, PA have?
New Cumberland, PA has 291 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.87% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in New Cumberland is Black.
What is the largest minority group in New Cumberland, PA?
With 92.65% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in New Cumberland.
That being said, with a 3.87% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in New Cumberland.
What is the majority race in New Cumberland, PA?
With a population of 6,476 (86.17% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in New Cumberland.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in New Cumberland, with 3.87% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
