Old Forge, PA population by race
The table below shows Old Forge's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,362 | 86.55% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 105 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 65 | 0.76% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 916 | 10.77% |
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Old Forge 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; Old Forge has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Old Forge's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Old Forge population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 86.55% are white, 0.68% are Black or African American, 1.23% are Asian, 0.76% are some other race and 10.77% are multiracial.
Old Forge '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 Old Forge is White with a population of 7,362 (86.55% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 916 (10.77% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Old Forge, PA
By ethnicity, 758 (8.91% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7,748 (91.09% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Old Forge, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,231 (93.33% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Old Forge, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Old Forge's Non-Hispanic population.
Old Forge 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 | 7,231 | 93.33% |
| Black or African American alone | 58 | 0.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 105 | 1.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 44 | 0.57% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 310 | 4.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Old Forge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 701 (92.48% of the total Hispanic population).
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Old Forge, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Old Forge's Hispanic population.
Old Forge Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 6 | 0.79% |
| Puerto Rican | 701 | 92.48% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 6.73% |
Things to know
What percentage of Old Forge, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.91% of Old Forge population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Old Forge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 701 (92.48% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Old Forge, PA have?
Old Forge, PA has 58 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.68% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Old Forge is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Old Forge, PA?
With 91.09% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Old Forge.
That being said, with a 1.23% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Old Forge.
What is the majority race in Old Forge, PA?
With a population of 7,362 (86.55% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Old Forge.
Asians are second largest race in Old Forge, with 1.23% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
