Somerset, PA population by race
The table below shows Somerset's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,815 | 96.43% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 43 | 0.71% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 163 | 2.70% |
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Somerset 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; Somerset has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Somerset's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Somerset population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.43% are white, 0.15% are Black or African American, 0.71% are some other race and 2.70% are multiracial.
Somerset '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 Somerset is White with a population of 5,815 (96.43% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 163 (2.70% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Somerset, PA
By ethnicity, 145 (2.40% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 5,885 (97.60% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Somerset, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,738 (97.50% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Somerset, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Somerset's Non-Hispanic population.
Somerset 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 | 5,738 | 97.50% |
| Black or African American alone | 9 | 0.15% |
| 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 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 137 | 2.33% |
Among the Hispanic population in Somerset, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 66 (45.52% of the total Hispanic population).
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Somerset, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Somerset's Hispanic population.
Somerset Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 60 | 41.38% |
| Puerto Rican | 19 | 13.10% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 66 | 45.52% |
Things to know
What percentage of Somerset, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.40% of Somerset population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Somerset, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 66 (45.52% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Somerset, PA have?
Somerset, PA has 9 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.15% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Somerset is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Somerset, PA?
With 97.60% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Somerset.
That being said, with a 0.71% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Somerset.
What is the majority race in Somerset, PA?
With a population of 5,815 (96.43% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Somerset.
Some other races are second largest race in Somerset, with 0.71% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
