Reading Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Reading township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,503 | 94.70% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 25 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 104 | 1.79% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 161 | 2.77% |
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Reading 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; Reading township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Reading township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Reading township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.70% are white, 0.31% are Black or African American, 0.43% are Asian, 1.79% are some other race and 2.77% are multiracial.
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Reading Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Reading township is White with a population of 5,503 (94.70% of the total population).
Reading 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 Reading township is White with a population of 5,503 (94.70% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 161 (2.77% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Reading Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 165 (2.84% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 5,646 (97.16% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Reading township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,498 (97.38% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Reading Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Reading township's Non-Hispanic population.
Reading 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 | 5,498 | 97.38% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 25 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 123 | 2.18% |
Among the Hispanic population in Reading township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 84 (50.91% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Reading Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Reading township's Hispanic population.
Reading township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 84 | 50.91% |
| Puerto Rican | 39 | 23.64% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 25.45% |
Things to know
What percentage of Reading Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.84% of Reading township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Reading township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 84 (50.91% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Reading Township, Pennsylvania have?
Reading Township, Pennsylvania has 18 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.31% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Reading township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Reading Township, Pennsylvania?
With 97.16% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Reading township.
That being said, with a 1.79% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Reading township.
What is the majority race in Reading Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 5,503 (94.70% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Reading township.
Some other races are second largest race in Reading township, with 1.79% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
