Portland, PA population by race
The table below shows Portland's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 577 | 95.21% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 8 | 1.32% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 19 | 3.14% |
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Portland 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; Portland has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Portland's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Portland population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.21% are white, 0.33% are Black or African American, 1.32% are some other race and 3.14% are multiracial.
Portland '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 Portland is White with a population of 577 (95.21% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 19 (3.14% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Portland, PA
By ethnicity, 141 (23.27% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 465 (76.73% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Portland, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 438 (94.19% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Portland, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Portland's Non-Hispanic population.
Portland 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 | 438 | 94.19% |
| Black or African American alone | 2 | 0.43% |
| 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 | 6 | 1.29% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 19 | 4.09% |
Among the Hispanic population in Portland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 139 (98.58% of the total Hispanic population).
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Portland, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Portland's Hispanic population.
Portland 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 | 139 | 98.58% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 1.42% |
Things to know
What percentage of Portland, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 23.27% of Portland population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Portland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 139 (98.58% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Portland, PA have?
Portland, PA has 2 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.33% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Portland is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Portland, PA?
With 76.73% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Portland.
That being said, with a 1.32% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Portland.
What is the majority race in Portland, PA?
With a population of 577 (95.21% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Portland.
Some other races are second largest race in Portland, with 1.32% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
