Wilkes-Barre, PA population by race
The table below shows Wilkes-Barre's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,518 | 55.45% |
| Black or African American | 6,080 | 13.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 920 | 2.08% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 127 | 0.29% |
| Some other race | 6,862 | 15.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,696 | 12.88% |
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Wilkes-Barre 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; Wilkes-Barre has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wilkes-Barre's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wilkes-Barre population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 55.45% are white, 13.75% are Black or African American, 0.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.08% are Asian, 0.29% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 15.52% are some other race and 12.88% are multiracial.
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Wilkes-Barre, PA population by race.
The largest racial group in Wilkes-Barre is White with a population of 24,518 (55.45% of the total population).
Wilkes-Barre '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Wilkes-Barre is White with a population of 24,518 (55.45% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,696 (12.88% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wilkes-Barre, PA
By ethnicity, 13,533 (30.61% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 30,684 (69.39% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wilkes-Barre, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 22,940 (74.76% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wilkes-Barre, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wilkes-Barre's Non-Hispanic population.
Wilkes-Barre 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 | 22,940 | 74.76% |
| Black or African American alone | 5,153 | 16.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 11 | 0.04% |
| Asian alone | 920 | 3.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 86 | 0.28% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,574 | 5.13% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wilkes-Barre, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 6,929 (51.20% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Wilkes-Barre, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wilkes-Barre's Hispanic population.
Wilkes-Barre Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,612 | 26.69% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,958 | 21.86% |
| Cuban | 34 | 0.25% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6,929 | 51.20% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wilkes-Barre, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 30.61% of Wilkes-Barre population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wilkes-Barre, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 6,929 (51.20% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wilkes-Barre, PA have?
Wilkes-Barre, PA has 6,080 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 13.75% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wilkes-Barre is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
With 69.39% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wilkes-Barre.
That being said, with a 15.52% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Wilkes-Barre.
What is the majority race in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
With a population of 24,518 (55.45% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wilkes-Barre.
Some other races are second largest race in Wilkes-Barre, with 15.52% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
