Nicholson, PA population by race
The table below shows Nicholson's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 739 | 98.14% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9 | 1.20% |
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Nicholson 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; Nicholson has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Nicholson's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Nicholson population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 98.14% are white, 0.66% are Black or African American and 1.20% are multiracial.
Nicholson '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 Nicholson is White with a population of 739 (98.14% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9 (1.20% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Nicholson, PA
By ethnicity, 8 (1.06% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 745 (98.94% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Nicholson, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 731 (98.12% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Nicholson, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Nicholson's Non-Hispanic population.
Nicholson 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 | 731 | 98.12% |
| Black or African American alone | 5 | 0.67% |
| 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) | 9 | 1.21% |
Among the Hispanic population in Nicholson, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 6 (75% of the total Hispanic population).
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Nicholson, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Nicholson's Hispanic population.
Nicholson Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2 | 25.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 6 | 75.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Nicholson, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.06% of Nicholson population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Nicholson, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 6 (75% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Nicholson, PA have?
Nicholson, PA has 5 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.66% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Nicholson is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Nicholson, PA?
With 98.94% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Nicholson.
That being said, with a 0.66% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Nicholson.
What is the majority race in Nicholson, PA?
With a population of 739 (98.14% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Nicholson.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Nicholson, with 0.66% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
