Sharon, PA population by race
The table below shows Sharon's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,459 | 79.58% |
| Black or African American | 1,812 | 13.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 59 | 0.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 763 | 5.81% |
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Sharon 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; Sharon has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Sharon's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Sharon population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 79.58% are white, 13.79% are Black or African American, 0.07% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.31% are Asian, 0.45% are some other race and 5.81% are multiracial.
Sharon '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Sharon is White with a population of 10,459 (79.58% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 763 (5.81% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Sharon, PA
By ethnicity, 316 (2.40% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 12,827 (97.60% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Sharon, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 10,403 (81.10% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Sharon, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Sharon's Non-Hispanic population.
Sharon 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 | 10,403 | 81.10% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,693 | 13.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 9 | 0.07% |
| Asian alone | 41 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 681 | 5.31% |
Among the Hispanic population in Sharon, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 173 (54.75% of the total Hispanic population).
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Sharon, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Sharon's Hispanic population.
Sharon Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 13 | 4.11% |
| Puerto Rican | 173 | 54.75% |
| Cuban | 14 | 4.43% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 116 | 36.71% |
Things to know
What percentage of Sharon, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.40% of Sharon population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Sharon, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 173 (54.75% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Sharon, PA have?
Sharon, PA has 1,812 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 13.79% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Sharon is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Sharon, PA?
With 97.60% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Sharon.
That being said, with a 13.79% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Sharon.
What is the majority race in Sharon, PA?
With a population of 10,459 (79.58% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Sharon.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Sharon, with 13.79% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
