Canton, PA population by race
The table below shows Canton's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 1,820 | 98.70% |
Black or African American | 8 | 0.43% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
Asian | 11 | 0.60% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 0 | - |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 5 | 0.27% |
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Canton 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; Canton has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Canton's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Canton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 98.70% are White, 0.43% are Black or African American, 0.60% are Asian and 0.27% are multiracial.
Canton'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 Canton is White with a population of 1,82 (98.70% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 5 (0.27% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Canton, PA
By ethnicity, 7 (0.38% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,837 (99.62% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Canton, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,813 (98.69% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Canton 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 | 1,813 | 98.69% |
Black or African American alone | 8 | 0.44% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Asian alone | 11 | 0.60% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 5 | 0.27% |
Among the Hispanic population in Canton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 7 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
Canton 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 | 0 | 0.00% |
Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 100.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Canton, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.38% of Canton population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Canton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 7 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Canton, PA have?
Canton, PA has 8 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.43% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Canton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Canton, PA?
With 0.38% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Canton.
That being said, with a 0.43% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Canton.
What is the majority race in Canton, PA?
With a population of 1,82 (98.70% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Canton.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Canton, with 0.43% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates