South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows South Whitehall township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,562 | 78.70% |
| Black or African American | 314 | 1.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 76 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 1,303 | 6.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 641 | 3.05% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,148 | 10.21% |
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South Whitehall 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; South Whitehall township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that South Whitehall township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of South Whitehall township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.70% are white, 1.49% are Black or African American, 0.36% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.19% are Asian, 3.05% are some other race and 10.21% are multiracial.
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South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in South Whitehall township is White with a population of 16,562 (78.70% of the total population).
South Whitehall 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 South Whitehall township is White with a population of 16,562 (78.70% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,148 (10.21% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 2,662 (12.65% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 18,382 (87.35% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in South Whitehall township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 15,785 (85.87% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of South Whitehall township's Non-Hispanic population.
South Whitehall 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 | 15,785 | 85.87% |
| Black or African American alone | 252 | 1.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 21 | 0.11% |
| Asian alone | 1,303 | 7.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 117 | 0.64% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 904 | 4.92% |
Among the Hispanic population in South Whitehall township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 1,120 (42.07% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of South Whitehall township's Hispanic population.
South Whitehall township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 392 | 14.73% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,120 | 42.07% |
| Cuban | 145 | 5.45% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,005 | 37.75% |
Things to know
What percentage of South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 12.65% of South Whitehall township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in South Whitehall township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 1,120 (42.07% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania have?
South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania has 314 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.49% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in South Whitehall township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania?
With 87.35% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in South Whitehall township.
That being said, with a 6.19% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in South Whitehall township.
What is the majority race in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 16,562 (78.70% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in South Whitehall township.
Asians are second largest race in South Whitehall township, with 6.19% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
