Plains Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Plains township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,354 | 84.83% |
| Black or African American | 526 | 5.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.23% |
| Some other race | 302 | 3.07% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 564 | 5.73% |
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Plains 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; Plains township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Plains township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Plains township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.83% are white, 5.34% are Black or African American, 0.04% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.76% are Asian, 0.23% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.07% are some other race and 5.73% are multiracial.
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Plains Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Plains township is White with a population of 8,354 (84.83% of the total population).
Plains 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 Plains township is White with a population of 8,354 (84.83% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 564 (5.73% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Plains Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 535 (5.43% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,313 (94.57% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Plains township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,286 (88.97% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Plains Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Plains township's Non-Hispanic population.
Plains 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 | 8,286 | 88.97% |
| Black or African American alone | 474 | 5.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 4 | 0.04% |
| Asian alone | 75 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 23 | 0.25% |
| Some other race alone | 24 | 0.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 427 | 4.58% |
Among the Hispanic population in Plains township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 360 (67.29% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Plains Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Plains township's Hispanic population.
Plains township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 44 | 8.22% |
| Puerto Rican | 360 | 67.29% |
| Cuban | 8 | 1.50% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 123 | 22.99% |
Things to know
What percentage of Plains Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.43% of Plains township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Plains township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 360 (67.29% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Plains Township, Pennsylvania have?
Plains Township, Pennsylvania has 526 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 5.34% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Plains township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Plains Township, Pennsylvania?
With 94.57% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Plains township.
That being said, with a 5.34% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Plains township.
What is the majority race in Plains Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 8,354 (84.83% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Plains township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Plains township, with 5.34% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
