West Penn Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows West Penn township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,318 | 98.43% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 16 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 52 | 1.19% |
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West Penn township 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 Penn township has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that West Penn township's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of West Penn township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 98.43% are white, 0.02% are Black or African American, 0.36% are Asian and 1.19% are multiracial.
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West Penn Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in West Penn township is White with a population of 4,318 (98.43% of the total population).
West Penn township '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 township.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in West Penn township is White with a population of 4,318 (98.43% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 52 (1.19% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Penn Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 39 (0.89% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,348 (99.11% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West Penn township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 4,279 (98.41% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
West Penn Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Penn township's Non-Hispanic population.
West Penn township 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 | 4,279 | 98.41% |
| Black or African American alone | 1 | 0.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 16 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 52 | 1.20% |
Among the Hispanic population in West Penn township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 39 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
West Penn Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West Penn township's Hispanic population.
West Penn township 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 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Penn Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.89% of West Penn township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West Penn township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 39 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Penn Township, Pennsylvania have?
West Penn Township, Pennsylvania has 1 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.02% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in West Penn township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in West Penn Township, Pennsylvania?
With 99.11% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in West Penn township.
That being said, with a 0.36% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in West Penn township.
What is the majority race in West Penn Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 4,318 (98.43% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West Penn township.
Asians are second largest race in West Penn township, with 0.36% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
