FIGURE 1
West Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in West township is White with a population of 473 (86.16% of the total population).
West Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows West township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 473 | 86.16% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 1 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 13 | 2.37% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 62 | 11.29% |
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West 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 township has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that West township's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of West township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 86.16% are white, 0.18% are Asian, 2.37% are some other race and 11.29% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
West Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in West township is White with a population of 473 (86.16% of the total population).
West 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 township is White with a population of 473 (86.16% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 62 (11.29% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 81 (14.75% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 468 (85.25% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 442 (94.44% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
West Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West township's Non-Hispanic population.
West 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 | 442 | 94.44% |
| 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) | 26 | 5.56% |
Among the Hispanic population in West township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 37 (45.68% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
West Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West township's Hispanic population.
West township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 31 | 38.27% |
| Puerto Rican | 13 | 16.05% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 45.68% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 14.75% of West township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 37 (45.68% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Township, Pennsylvania have?
West Township, Pennsylvania 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 Township, Pennsylvania?
With 85.25% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in West township.
That being said, with a 2.37% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in West township.
What is the majority race in West Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 473 (86.16% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West township.
Some other races are second largest race in West township, with 2.37% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
