Swoyersville, PA population by race
The table below shows Swoyersville's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,658 | 92.77% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 359 | 7.15% |
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Swoyersville 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; Swoyersville has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Swoyersville's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Swoyersville population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.77% are white, 0.08% are Black or African American and 7.15% are multiracial.
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Swoyersville, PA population by race.
The largest racial group in Swoyersville is White with a population of 4,658 (92.77% of the total population).
Swoyersville '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 Swoyersville is White with a population of 4,658 (92.77% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 359 (7.15% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Swoyersville, PA
By ethnicity, 313 (6.23% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,708 (93.77% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Swoyersville, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 4,658 (98.94% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Swoyersville, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Swoyersville's Non-Hispanic population.
Swoyersville 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 | 4,658 | 98.94% |
| Black or African American alone | 4 | 0.08% |
| 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) | 46 | 0.98% |
Among the Hispanic population in Swoyersville, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 147 (46.96% of the total Hispanic population).
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Swoyersville, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Swoyersville's Hispanic population.
Swoyersville Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 133 | 42.49% |
| Puerto Rican | 147 | 46.96% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 10.54% |
Things to know
What percentage of Swoyersville, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.23% of Swoyersville population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Swoyersville, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 147 (46.96% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Swoyersville, PA have?
Swoyersville, PA has 4 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.08% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Swoyersville is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Swoyersville, PA?
With 93.77% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Swoyersville.
That being said, with a 0.08% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Swoyersville.
What is the majority race in Swoyersville, PA?
With a population of 4,658 (92.77% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Swoyersville.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Swoyersville, with 0.08% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
