Pennsylvania Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Pennsylvania?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pennsylvania is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 73.0% of the total population.

Q: Is Pennsylvania becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Pennsylvania has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 44.6/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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Pennsylvania Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

13,018,639

Diversity Score

44.6

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

73.0%%

Pennsylvania Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Pennsylvania Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Pennsylvania has increased significantly.

Pennsylvania Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	9,505,369	73.0%
Black / African American	1,336,493	10.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,135,281	8.7%
Asian	495,420	3.8%
Two or More Races	470,477	3.6%
Other Race	66,903	0.5%
Native American	6,510	0.1%
Pacific Islander	2,186	0.0%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Pennsylvania

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pennsylvania is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 73.0% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Pennsylvania has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 44.6/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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