Westmont, PA population by race
The table below shows Westmont's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,828 | 97.26% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 85 | 1.71% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 50 | 1.01% |
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Westmont 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; Westmont has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Westmont's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Westmont population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.26% are white, 0.02% are Black or African American, 1.71% are some other race and 1.01% are multiracial.
Westmont '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 Westmont is White with a population of 4,828 (97.26% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 50 (1.01% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Westmont, PA
By ethnicity, 76 (1.53% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,888 (98.47% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Westmont, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 4,814 (98.49% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Westmont, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Westmont's Non-Hispanic population.
Westmont 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 | 4,814 | 98.49% |
| Black or African American alone | 1 | 0.02% |
| 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 | 23 | 0.47% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 50 | 1.02% |
Among the Hispanic population in Westmont, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 62 (81.58% of the total Hispanic population).
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Westmont, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Westmont's Hispanic population.
Westmont Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 14 | 18.42% |
| Puerto Rican | 62 | 81.58% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Westmont, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.53% of Westmont population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Westmont, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 62 (81.58% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Westmont, PA have?
Westmont, PA 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 Westmont is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Westmont, PA?
With 98.47% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Westmont.
That being said, with a 1.71% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Westmont.
What is the majority race in Westmont, PA?
With a population of 4,828 (97.26% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Westmont.
Some other races are second largest race in Westmont, with 1.71% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
