Shaler Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Shaler township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,394 | 94.39% |
| Black or African American | 164 | 0.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 207 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 119 | 0.43% |
| Some other race | 178 | 0.64% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 901 | 3.22% |
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Shaler 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; Shaler township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Shaler township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Shaler township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.39% are white, 0.59% are Black or African American, 0.74% are Asian, 0.43% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.64% are some other race and 3.22% are multiracial.
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Shaler Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Shaler township is White with a population of 26,394 (94.39% of the total population).
Shaler 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 Shaler township is White with a population of 26,394 (94.39% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 901 (3.22% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Shaler Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 546 (1.95% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 27,417 (98.05% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Shaler township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 26,141 (95.35% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Shaler Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Shaler township's Non-Hispanic population.
Shaler 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 | 26,141 | 95.35% |
| Black or African American alone | 164 | 0.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 207 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 32 | 0.12% |
| Some other race alone | 36 | 0.13% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 837 | 3.05% |
Among the Hispanic population in Shaler township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 213 (39.01% of the total Hispanic population).
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Shaler Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Shaler township's Hispanic population.
Shaler township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 125 | 22.89% |
| Puerto Rican | 208 | 38.10% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 213 | 39.01% |
Things to know
What percentage of Shaler Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.95% of Shaler township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Shaler township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 213 (39.01% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Shaler Township, Pennsylvania have?
Shaler Township, Pennsylvania has 164 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.59% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Shaler township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Shaler Township, Pennsylvania?
With 98.05% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Shaler township.
That being said, with a 0.74% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Shaler township.
What is the majority race in Shaler Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 26,394 (94.39% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Shaler township.
Asians are second largest race in Shaler township, with 0.74% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
