West Hazleton, PA Demographics
A map of West Hazleton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 3,099 | 60.0% |
White | 1,834 | 35.5% |
Black | 113 | 2.2% |
Multiracial | 50 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 45 | 0.9% |
Asian | 22 | 0.4% |
West Hazleton, Pennsylvania had a population of 5,163 in 2020. It was 35.5% White, 2.2% Black, 0.4% Asian, 60.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Hazleton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Hazleton is the 258th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
West Hazleton's White Population
1,834 residents of West Hazleton identify as White, or 35.5%. This makes the White share of the population of West Hazleton considerably less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Hazleton is ranked #1859 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Hazleton is more White than neighboring Hazleton (33% White). West Hazleton is less White than neighboring Harleigh (80.6% White), Conyngham (89.3% White), Pardeesville (87.8% White), and Lattimer (83.4% White).
West Hazleton's Black Population
113 residents of West Hazleton identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Hazleton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Hazleton is ranked #585 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Hazleton is more Black than neighboring Hazleton (1.7% Black), Harleigh (1.8% Black), Conyngham (0.9% Black), Pardeesville (0.7% Black), and Lattimer (1.4% Black).
West Hazleton's Asian Population
22 residents of West Hazleton identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Hazleton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Hazleton is ranked #995 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Hazleton is more Asian than neighboring Pardeesville (0% Asian). West Hazleton is less Asian than neighboring Hazleton (0.6% Asian), Harleigh (2% Asian), Conyngham (1.4% Asian), and Lattimer (1.8% Asian).
West Hazleton's Hispanic Population
3,099 residents of West Hazleton identify as Hispanic, or 60.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Hazleton considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Hazleton is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Hazleton is more Hispanic than neighboring Harleigh (14.4% Hispanic), Conyngham (5.1% Hispanic), Pardeesville (8.2% Hispanic), and Lattimer (11.6% Hispanic). West Hazleton is less Hispanic than neighboring Hazleton (63.1% Hispanic).
West Hazleton's Native American/Other Population
45 residents of West Hazleton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Hazleton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Hazleton is ranked #188 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Hazleton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hazleton (0.7% Native American/Other), Harleigh (0.1% Native American/Other), Conyngham (0.2% Native American/Other), Pardeesville (0% Native American/Other), and Lattimer (0.2% Native American/Other).
West Hazleton's Multiracial Population
50 residents of West Hazleton identify as Multiracial, or 1.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Hazleton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, West Hazleton is ranked #1775 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Hazleton is more Multiracial than neighboring Hazleton (0.9% Multiracial). West Hazleton is less Multiracial than neighboring Harleigh (1.1% Multiracial), Conyngham (3.1% Multiracial), Pardeesville (3.3% Multiracial), and Lattimer (1.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.