Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania population by race
The table below shows Wilkes-Barre township's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 2,544 | 79.77% |
Black or African American | 263 | 8.25% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
Asian | 98 | 3.07% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 0 | - |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 284 | 8.91% |
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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): 79.77% are White, 8.25% are Black or African American, 3.07% are Asian and 8.91% are multiracial.
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 2,544 (79.77% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 284 (8.91% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania
By ethnicity, 77 (2.41% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,112 (97.59% 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 2,467 (79.27% of the total 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 | 2,467 | 79.27% |
Black or African American alone | 263 | 8.45% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Asian alone | 98 | 3.15% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 284 | 9.13% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wilkes-Barre township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5 (64.94% of the total 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 | 50 | 64.94% |
Puerto Rican | 27 | 35.06% |
Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.41% of Wilkes-Barre township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wilkes-Barre township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5 (64.94% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania have?
Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania has 263 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.25% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wilkes-Barre township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania?
With 2.41% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Wilkes-Barre township.
That being said, with a 8.25% 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 2,544 (79.77% 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 8.25% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates