Wattsburg, PA population by race
The table below shows Wattsburg's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 443 | 96.72% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 3 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11 | 2.40% |
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Wattsburg 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; Wattsburg has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Wattsburg's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Wattsburg population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.72% are white, 0.22% are Black or African American, 0.66% are Asian and 2.40% are multiracial.
Wattsburg '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 Wattsburg is White with a population of 443 (96.72% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 11 (2.40% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wattsburg, PA
By ethnicity, 3 (0.66% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 455 (99.34% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wattsburg, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 443 (97.36% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wattsburg, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wattsburg's Non-Hispanic population.
Wattsburg 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 | 443 | 97.36% |
| Black or African American alone | 1 | 0.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 3 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 8 | 1.76% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wattsburg, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Wattsburg, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wattsburg's Hispanic population.
Wattsburg Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wattsburg, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.66% of Wattsburg population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wattsburg, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wattsburg, PA have?
Wattsburg, PA has 1 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.22% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wattsburg is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wattsburg, PA?
With 99.34% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wattsburg.
That being said, with a 0.66% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Wattsburg.
What is the majority race in Wattsburg, PA?
With a population of 443 (96.72% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wattsburg.
Asians are second largest race in Wattsburg, with 0.66% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
