West Newton, PA population by race
The table below shows West Newton's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,447 | 92.27% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 4.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 10 | 0.38% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 89 | 3.36% |
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West Newton 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 Newton has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that West Newton's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of West Newton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 92.27% are white, 4% are Black or African American, 0.38% are some other race and 3.36% are multiracial.
West Newton '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 Newton is White with a population of 2,447 (92.27% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 89 (3.36% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Newton, PA
By ethnicity, 24 (0.90% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,628 (99.10% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West Newton, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,447 (93.11% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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West Newton, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Newton's Non-Hispanic population.
West Newton 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 | 2,447 | 93.11% |
| Black or African American alone | 106 | 4.03% |
| 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 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 75 | 2.85% |
Among the Hispanic population in West Newton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 14 (58.33% of the total Hispanic population).
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West Newton, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West Newton's Hispanic population.
West Newton 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 | 10 | 41.67% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 58.33% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Newton, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.90% of West Newton population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West Newton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 14 (58.33% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Newton, PA have?
West Newton, PA has 106 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.00% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in West Newton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in West Newton, PA?
With 99.10% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in West Newton.
That being said, with a 4% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in West Newton.
What is the majority race in West Newton, PA?
With a population of 2,447 (92.27% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West Newton.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in West Newton, with 4% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
