Tobyhanna Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Tobyhanna township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,333 | 75.91% |
| Black or African American | 733 | 8.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 125 | 1.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 207 | 2.48% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 945 | 11.33% |
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Tobyhanna 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; Tobyhanna township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Tobyhanna township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Tobyhanna township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 75.91% are white, 8.79% are Black or African American, 1.50% are Asian, 2.48% are some other race and 11.33% are multiracial.
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Tobyhanna Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Tobyhanna township is White with a population of 6,333 (75.91% of the total population).
Tobyhanna 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 Tobyhanna township is White with a population of 6,333 (75.91% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 945 (11.33% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Tobyhanna Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 1,531 (18.35% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,812 (81.65% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Tobyhanna township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,719 (83.95% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Tobyhanna Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Tobyhanna township's Non-Hispanic population.
Tobyhanna 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 | 5,719 | 83.95% |
| Black or African American alone | 457 | 6.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 125 | 1.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 21 | 0.31% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 490 | 7.19% |
Among the Hispanic population in Tobyhanna township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 1,123 (73.35% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Tobyhanna Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Tobyhanna township's Hispanic population.
Tobyhanna township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 99 | 6.47% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,123 | 73.35% |
| Cuban | 5 | 0.33% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 304 | 19.86% |
Things to know
What percentage of Tobyhanna Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 18.35% of Tobyhanna township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Tobyhanna township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 1,123 (73.35% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Tobyhanna Township, Pennsylvania have?
Tobyhanna Township, Pennsylvania has 733 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.79% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Tobyhanna township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Tobyhanna Township, Pennsylvania?
With 81.65% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Tobyhanna township.
That being said, with a 8.79% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Tobyhanna township.
What is the majority race in Tobyhanna Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 6,333 (75.91% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Tobyhanna township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Tobyhanna township, with 8.79% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
