Portland, PA population by race
The table below shows Portland's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 480 | 94.67% |
Black or African American | 2 | 0.39% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
Asian | 0 | - |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 8 | 1.58% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 17 | 3.35% |
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Portland 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; Portland has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Portland's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Portland population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.67% are White, 0.39% are Black or African American, 1.58% are some other race and 3.35% are multiracial.
Portland'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 Portland is White with a population of 48 (94.67% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 17 (3.35% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Portland, PA
By ethnicity, 122 (24.06% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 385 (75.94% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Portland, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 36 (93.51% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Portland 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 | 360 | 93.51% |
Black or African American alone | 2 | 0.52% |
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 | 6 | 1.56% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 17 | 4.42% |
Among the Hispanic population in Portland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 12 (98.36% of the total Hispanic population).
Portland 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 | 120 | 98.36% |
Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 1.64% |
Things to know
What percentage of Portland, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 24.06% of Portland population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Portland, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 12 (98.36% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Portland, PA have?
Portland, PA has 2 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.39% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Portland is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Portland, PA?
With 24.06% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Portland.
That being said, with a 0.39% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Portland.
What is the majority race in Portland, PA?
With a population of 48 (94.67% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Portland.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Portland, with 0.39% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates