Pittston Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Pittston township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,135 | 98.49% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 24 | 0.75% |
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Pittston township 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; Pittston township has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Pittston township's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Pittston township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 98.49% are white, 0.75% are Black or African American and 0.75% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Pittston Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Pittston township is White with a population of 3,135 (98.49% of the total population).
Pittston township '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 township.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Pittston township is White with a population of 3,135 (98.49% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 24 (0.75% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Pittston Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 2 (0.06% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,181 (99.94% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Pittston township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,133 (98.49% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Pittston Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Pittston township's Non-Hispanic population.
Pittston township 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 | 3,133 | 98.49% |
| Black or African American alone | 24 | 0.75% |
| 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) | 24 | 0.75% |
Among the Hispanic population in Pittston township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Pittston Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Pittston township's Hispanic population.
Pittston township 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 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Pittston Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.06% of Pittston township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Pittston township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Pittston Township, Pennsylvania have?
Pittston Township, Pennsylvania has 24 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.75% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Pittston township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Pittston Township, Pennsylvania?
With 99.94% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Pittston township.
That being said, with a 0.75% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Pittston township.
What is the majority race in Pittston Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 3,135 (98.49% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Pittston township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Pittston township, with 0.75% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
