Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Wilkes-Barre township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,574 | 80.31% |
| Black or African American | 313 | 9.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 83 | 2.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 37 | 1.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 198 | 6.18% |
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Wilkes-Barre 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; Wilkes-Barre township has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wilkes-Barre township's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wilkes-Barre township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 80.31% are white, 9.77% are Black or African American, 2.59% are Asian, 1.15% are some other race and 6.18% are multiracial.
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Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania population by race.
The largest racial group in Wilkes-Barre township is White with a population of 2,574 (80.31% of the total population).
Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre township is White with a population of 2,574 (80.31% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 198 (6.18% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 227 (7.08% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,978 (92.92% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wilkes-Barre township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,480 (83.28% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wilkes-Barre township's Non-Hispanic population.
Wilkes-Barre 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 | 2,480 | 83.28% |
| Black or African American alone | 313 | 10.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 83 | 2.79% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 102 | 3.43% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wilkes-Barre township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 147 (64.76% of the total Hispanic population).
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Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wilkes-Barre township's Hispanic population.
Wilkes-Barre township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 52 | 22.91% |
| Puerto Rican | 28 | 12.33% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 147 | 64.76% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.08% of Wilkes-Barre township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wilkes-Barre township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 147 (64.76% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania have?
Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania has 313 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 9.77% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wilkes-Barre township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania?
With 92.92% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wilkes-Barre township.
That being said, with a 9.77% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Wilkes-Barre township.
What is the majority race in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania?
With a population of 2,574 (80.31% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wilkes-Barre township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Wilkes-Barre township, with 9.77% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
