Ridgway, PA population by race
The table below shows Ridgway's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,831 | 95.44% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 9 | 0.22% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 167 | 4.16% |
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Ridgway 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; Ridgway has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Ridgway's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Ridgway population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.44% are white, 0.17% are Black or African American, 0.22% are some other race and 4.16% are multiracial.
Ridgway '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 Ridgway is White with a population of 3,831 (95.44% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 167 (4.16% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ridgway, PA
By ethnicity, 16 (0.40% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,998 (99.60% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ridgway, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,831 (95.82% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Ridgway, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ridgway's Non-Hispanic population.
Ridgway 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 | 3,831 | 95.82% |
| Black or African American alone | 7 | 0.18% |
| 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) | 160 | 4.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ridgway, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 16 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Ridgway, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ridgway's Hispanic population.
Ridgway 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 | 16 | 100.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ridgway, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.40% of Ridgway population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ridgway, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 16 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ridgway, PA have?
Ridgway, PA has 7 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.17% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ridgway is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ridgway, PA?
With 99.60% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ridgway.
That being said, with a 0.22% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Ridgway.
What is the majority race in Ridgway, PA?
With a population of 3,831 (95.44% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Ridgway.
Some other races are second largest race in Ridgway, with 0.22% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
