Ross township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Ross township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,040 | 90.45% |
| Black or African American | 1,045 | 3.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.01% |
| Asian | 1,359 | 4.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 128 | 0.39% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 632 | 1.90% |
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Ross 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; Ross township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Ross township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Ross township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 90.45% are white, 3.15% are Black or African American, 0.01% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.09% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.39% are some other race and 1.90% are multiracial.
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Ross township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Ross township is White with a population of 30,040 (90.45% of the total population).
Ross 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 Ross township is White with a population of 30,040 (90.45% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 632 (1.90% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ross township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 548 (1.65% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 32,665 (98.35% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ross township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 29,785 (91.18% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Ross township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ross township's Non-Hispanic population.
Ross 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 | 29,785 | 91.18% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,045 | 3.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1,359 | 4.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 5 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 25 | 0.08% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 446 | 1.37% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ross township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 191 (34.85% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Ross township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ross township's Hispanic population.
Ross township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 164 | 29.93% |
| Puerto Rican | 103 | 18.80% |
| Cuban | 90 | 16.42% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 191 | 34.85% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ross township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.65% of Ross township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ross township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 191 (34.85% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ross township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania have?
Ross township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania has 1,045 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.15% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ross township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ross township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania?
With 98.35% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ross township.
That being said, with a 4.09% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Ross township.
What is the majority race in Ross township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 30,040 (90.45% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Ross township.
Asians are second largest race in Ross township, with 4.09% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
