West Hazleton, PA population by race
The table below shows West Hazleton's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,750 | 34.11% |
| Black or African American | 803 | 15.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,088 | 40.70% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 489 | 9.53% |
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West Hazleton 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 Hazleton has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that West Hazleton's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of West Hazleton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 34.11% are white, 15.65% are Black or African American, 40.70% are some other race and 9.53% are multiracial.
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West Hazleton, PA population by race.
The largest racial group in West Hazleton is Some other race with a population of 2,088 (40.70% of the total population).
West Hazleton 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the borough.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in West Hazleton is Some other race with a population of 2,088 (40.70% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 489 (9.53% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Hazleton, PA
By ethnicity, 3,409 (66.45% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,721 (33.55% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West Hazleton, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,409 (81.87% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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West Hazleton, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Hazleton's Non-Hispanic population.
West Hazleton 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 | 1,409 | 81.87% |
| Black or African American alone | 46 | 2.67% |
| 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 | 41 | 2.38% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 225 | 13.07% |
Among the Hispanic population in West Hazleton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,785 (81.70% of the total Hispanic population).
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West Hazleton, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West Hazleton's Hispanic population.
West Hazleton Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 276 | 8.10% |
| Puerto Rican | 348 | 10.21% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,785 | 81.70% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Hazleton, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 66.45% of West Hazleton population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West Hazleton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 2,785 (81.70% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Hazleton, PA have?
West Hazleton, PA has 803 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 15.65% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in West Hazleton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in West Hazleton, PA?
With 66.45% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in West Hazleton.
That being said, with a 34.11% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in West Hazleton.
What is the majority race in West Hazleton, PA?
With a population of 2,088 (40.70% of the total population), Some other races are the largest racial majority in West Hazleton.
Whites are second largest race in West Hazleton, with 34.11% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
