Saxton, PA population by race
The table below shows Saxton's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 602 | 96.17% |
Black or African American | 16 | 2.56% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
Asian | 0 | - |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 0 | - |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 8 | 1.28% |
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Saxton 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; Saxton has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Saxton's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Saxton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.17% are White, 2.56% are Black or African American and 1.28% are multiracial.
Saxton'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 Saxton is White with a population of 602 (96.17% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 8 (1.28% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Saxton, PA
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 626 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Saxton is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 602 (96.17% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Saxton 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 | 602 | 96.17% |
Black or African American alone | 16 | 2.56% |
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 | 0 | 0.00% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 8 | 1.28% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Saxton's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Saxton, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Saxton population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Saxton's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Saxton, PA have?
Saxton, PA has 16 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.56% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Saxton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Saxton, PA?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Saxton is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 2.56% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Saxton.
What is the majority race in Saxton, PA?
With a population of 602 (96.17% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Saxton.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Saxton, with 2.56% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates