West Pittston, PA population by race
The table below shows West Pittston's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,345 | 93.16% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 0.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 132 | 2.83% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 109 | 2.34% |
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West Pittston 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 Pittston has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that West Pittston's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of West Pittston population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 93.16% are white, 0.56% are Black or African American, 0.19% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.92% are Asian, 2.83% are some other race and 2.34% are multiracial.
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West Pittston, PA population by race.
The largest racial group in West Pittston is White with a population of 4,345 (93.16% of the total population).
West Pittston '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 Pittston is White with a population of 4,345 (93.16% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 109 (2.34% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Pittston, PA
By ethnicity, 180 (3.86% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,484 (96.14% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West Pittston, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 4,311 (96.14% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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West Pittston, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Pittston's Non-Hispanic population.
West Pittston 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 | 4,311 | 96.14% |
| Black or African American alone | 26 | 0.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 9 | 0.20% |
| Asian alone | 43 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 95 | 2.12% |
Among the Hispanic population in West Pittston, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 79 (43.89% of the total Hispanic population).
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West Pittston, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West Pittston's Hispanic population.
West Pittston Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 58 | 32.22% |
| Puerto Rican | 43 | 23.89% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 79 | 43.89% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Pittston, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.86% of West Pittston population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West Pittston, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 79 (43.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Pittston, PA have?
West Pittston, PA has 26 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.56% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in West Pittston is Black.
What is the largest minority group in West Pittston, PA?
With 96.14% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in West Pittston.
That being said, with a 2.83% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in West Pittston.
What is the majority race in West Pittston, PA?
With a population of 4,345 (93.16% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West Pittston.
Some other races are second largest race in West Pittston, with 2.83% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
