West Sunbury, PA population by race
The table below shows West Sunbury's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 216 | 98.18% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4 | 1.82% |
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West Sunbury 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 Sunbury has a population in 2 of the race categories.
This confirms that West Sunbury's population is not that diverse.
The percent distribution of West Sunbury population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 98.18% are white and 1.82% are multiracial.
West Sunbury '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 Sunbury is White with a population of 216 (98.18% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4 (1.82% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Sunbury, PA
By ethnicity, 5 (2.27% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 215 (97.73% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West Sunbury, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 213 (99.07% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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West Sunbury, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Sunbury's Non-Hispanic population.
West Sunbury 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 | 213 | 99.07% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| 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) | 2 | 0.93% |
Among the Hispanic population in West Sunbury, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 5 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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West Sunbury, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West Sunbury's Hispanic population.
West Sunbury 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 | 5 | 100.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Sunbury, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.27% of West Sunbury population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West Sunbury, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 5 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Sunbury, PA have?
West Sunbury, PA has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in West Sunbury, PA?
With 97.73% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in West Sunbury.
That being said, with a 0% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in West Sunbury.
What is the majority race in West Sunbury, PA?
With a population of 216 (98.18% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West Sunbury.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in West Sunbury, with 0% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
