Rockledge, PA population by race
The table below shows Rockledge's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,434 | 92.76% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 182 | 6.94% |
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Rockledge 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; Rockledge has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Rockledge's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Rockledge population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.76% are white, 0.30% are Black or African American and 6.94% are multiracial.
Rockledge '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 Rockledge is White with a population of 2,434 (92.76% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 182 (6.94% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rockledge, PA
By ethnicity, 56 (2.13% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,568 (97.87% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rockledge, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,411 (93.89% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Rockledge, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rockledge's Non-Hispanic population.
Rockledge 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 | 2,411 | 93.89% |
| Black or African American alone | 8 | 0.31% |
| 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) | 149 | 5.80% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rockledge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 33 (58.93% of the total Hispanic population).
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Rockledge, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rockledge's Hispanic population.
Rockledge Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 33 | 58.93% |
| Puerto Rican | 14 | 25.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 16.07% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rockledge, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.13% of Rockledge population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rockledge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 33 (58.93% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rockledge, PA have?
Rockledge, PA has 8 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.30% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rockledge is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rockledge, PA?
With 97.87% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Rockledge.
That being said, with a 0.30% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Rockledge.
What is the majority race in Rockledge, PA?
With a population of 2,434 (92.76% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rockledge.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Rockledge, with 0.30% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
