West Mifflin, PA population by race
The table below shows West Mifflin's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,449 | 84.33% |
| Black or African American | 2,066 | 10.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.01% |
| Asian | 281 | 1.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 25 | 0.13% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 684 | 3.51% |
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West Mifflin 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 Mifflin has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that West Mifflin's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of West Mifflin population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.33% are white, 10.59% are Black or African American, 0.01% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.44% are Asian, 0.13% are some other race and 3.51% are multiracial.
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West Mifflin, PA population by race.
The largest racial group in West Mifflin is White with a population of 16,449 (84.33% of the total population).
West Mifflin '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 Mifflin is White with a population of 16,449 (84.33% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 684 (3.51% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Mifflin, PA
By ethnicity, 340 (1.74% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 19,166 (98.26% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West Mifflin, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 16,382 (85.47% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
West Mifflin, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Mifflin's Non-Hispanic population.
West Mifflin 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 | 16,382 | 85.47% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,827 | 9.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 281 | 1.47% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 676 | 3.53% |
Among the Hispanic population in West Mifflin, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 241 (70.88% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
West Mifflin, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West Mifflin's Hispanic population.
West Mifflin Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 58 | 17.06% |
| Puerto Rican | 241 | 70.88% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 12.06% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Mifflin, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.74% of West Mifflin population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West Mifflin, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 241 (70.88% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Mifflin, PA have?
West Mifflin, PA has 2,066 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 10.59% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in West Mifflin is Black.
What is the largest minority group in West Mifflin, PA?
With 98.26% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in West Mifflin.
That being said, with a 10.59% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in West Mifflin.
What is the majority race in West Mifflin, PA?
With a population of 16,449 (84.33% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West Mifflin.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in West Mifflin, with 10.59% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
