Penbrook, PA population by race
The table below shows Penbrook's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,469 | 45.13% |
| Black or African American | 1,294 | 39.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 96 | 2.95% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 378 | 11.61% |
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Penbrook 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; Penbrook has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Penbrook's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Penbrook population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 45.13% are white, 39.75% are Black or African American, 0.55% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.95% are some other race and 11.61% are multiracial.
Penbrook 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the borough.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Penbrook is White with a population of 1,469 (45.13% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 378 (11.61% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Penbrook, PA
By ethnicity, 682 (20.95% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,573 (79.05% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Penbrook, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,382 (53.71% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Penbrook, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Penbrook's Non-Hispanic population.
Penbrook 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 | 1,382 | 53.71% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,080 | 41.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 18 | 0.70% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 27 | 1.05% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 66 | 2.57% |
Among the Hispanic population in Penbrook, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 354 (51.91% of the total Hispanic population).
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Penbrook, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Penbrook's Hispanic population.
Penbrook Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 22 | 3.23% |
| Puerto Rican | 354 | 51.91% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 306 | 44.87% |
Things to know
What percentage of Penbrook, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 20.95% of Penbrook population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Penbrook, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 354 (51.91% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Penbrook, PA have?
Penbrook, PA has 1,294 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 39.75% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Penbrook is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Penbrook, PA?
With 79.05% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Penbrook.
That being said, with a 39.75% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Penbrook.
What is the majority race in Penbrook, PA?
With a population of 1,469 (45.13% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Penbrook.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Penbrook, with 39.75% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
