FIGURE 1
Union township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Union township is White with a population of 2,020 (96.79% of the total population).
Union township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Union township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,020 | 96.79% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 6 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 58 | 2.78% |
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Union 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; Union township has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Union township's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Union township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.79% are white, 0.14% are Black or African American, 0.29% are Asian and 2.78% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Union township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Union township is White with a population of 2,020 (96.79% of the total population).
Union 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 Union township is White with a population of 2,020 (96.79% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 58 (2.78% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Union township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,087 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Union township is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,020 (96.79% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Union township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Union township's Non-Hispanic population.
Union 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 | 2,020 | 96.79% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 0.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 6 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 58 | 2.78% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Union township's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Union township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Union township population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Union township's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Union township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania have?
Union township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.14% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Union township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Union township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Union township is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 0.29% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Union township.
What is the majority race in Union township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 2,020 (96.79% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Union township.
Asians are second largest race in Union township, with 0.29% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
