West Elizabeth, PA population by race
The table below shows West Elizabeth's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 416 | 91.23% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 6.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 5 | 1.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7 | 1.54% |
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West Elizabeth 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; West Elizabeth has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that West Elizabeth's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of West Elizabeth population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 91.23% are white, 6.14% are Black or African American, 1.10% are Asian and 1.54% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
West Elizabeth, PA population by race.
The largest racial group in West Elizabeth is White with a population of 416 (91.23% of the total population).
West Elizabeth '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 West Elizabeth is White with a population of 416 (91.23% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7 (1.54% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Elizabeth, PA
By ethnicity, 28 (6.14% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 428 (93.86% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West Elizabeth, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 416 (97.20% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
West Elizabeth, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Elizabeth's Non-Hispanic population.
West Elizabeth 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 | 416 | 97.20% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 5 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7 | 1.64% |
Among the Hispanic population in West Elizabeth, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 15 (53.57% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
West Elizabeth, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West Elizabeth's Hispanic population.
West Elizabeth Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 13 | 46.43% |
| Cuban | 15 | 53.57% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Elizabeth, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.14% of West Elizabeth population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West Elizabeth, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 15 (53.57% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Elizabeth, PA have?
West Elizabeth, PA has 28 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.14% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in West Elizabeth is Black.
What is the largest minority group in West Elizabeth, PA?
With 93.86% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in West Elizabeth.
That being said, with a 6.14% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in West Elizabeth.
What is the majority race in West Elizabeth, PA?
With a population of 416 (91.23% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West Elizabeth.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in West Elizabeth, with 6.14% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
