Shenandoah, PA population by race
The table below shows Shenandoah's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,954 | 68.89% |
| Black or African American | 123 | 2.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 815 | 19.01% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 396 | 9.24% |
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Shenandoah 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; Shenandoah has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Shenandoah's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Shenandoah population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 68.89% are white, 2.87% are Black or African American, 19.01% are some other race and 9.24% are multiracial.
Shenandoah '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 Shenandoah is White with a population of 2,954 (68.89% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 396 (9.24% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Shenandoah, PA
By ethnicity, 1,562 (36.43% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,726 (63.57% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Shenandoah, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,517 (92.33% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Shenandoah, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Shenandoah's Non-Hispanic population.
Shenandoah 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 | 2,517 | 92.33% |
| Black or African American alone | 95 | 3.48% |
| 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) | 114 | 4.18% |
Among the Hispanic population in Shenandoah, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 957 (61.27% of the total Hispanic population).
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Shenandoah, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Shenandoah's Hispanic population.
Shenandoah Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 176 | 11.27% |
| Puerto Rican | 429 | 27.46% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 957 | 61.27% |
Things to know
What percentage of Shenandoah, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 36.43% of Shenandoah population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Shenandoah, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 957 (61.27% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Shenandoah, PA have?
Shenandoah, PA has 123 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.87% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Shenandoah is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Shenandoah, PA?
With 63.57% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Shenandoah.
That being said, with a 19.01% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Shenandoah.
What is the majority race in Shenandoah, PA?
With a population of 2,954 (68.89% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Shenandoah.
Some other races are second largest race in Shenandoah, with 19.01% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
