Alburtis, PA Demographics

A map of Alburtis's Population by Race

Alburtis, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,598, a less than 1% change from the 2,596 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.7% White, 17.8% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, 2.8% Asian, and 2.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alburtis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alburtis has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alburtis, that probability was 36.9% in 2020 and 49.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alburtis is ranked the 541st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. 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). Alburtis was ranked the 533rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alburtis's White Population

1,785 residents of Alburtis, or 68.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alburtis is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Alburtis ranks 1597th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alburtis's White population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Alburtis's population has decreased from 78.5% to 68.7%.

Alburtis is more White than neighboring Breinigsville (54.8% White), and Macungie (68.3% White). Alburtis is less White than neighboring Ancient Oaks (74.4% White), Trexlertown (74.5% White), and Mertztown (90.6% White).

Alburtis's Black Population

82 residents of Alburtis, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alburtis is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Alburtis ranks 436th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alburtis's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Black residents' share of Alburtis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Alburtis is less Black than neighboring Ancient Oaks (3.4% Black), Trexlertown (12% Black), Breinigsville (3.4% Black), Macungie (3.4% Black), and Mertztown (3.6% Black).

Alburtis's Asian Population

72 residents of Alburtis, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alburtis is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Alburtis ranks 205th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alburtis's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Asian residents' share of Alburtis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Alburtis is more Asian than neighboring Mertztown (0% Asian). Alburtis is less Asian than neighboring Ancient Oaks (8.3% Asian), Trexlertown (6.7% Asian), Breinigsville (16.8% Asian), and Macungie (4.6% Asian).

Alburtis's Hispanic Population

462 residents of Alburtis, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alburtis is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Alburtis ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alburtis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 61.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Alburtis's population has increased from 11.0% to 17.8%.

Alburtis is more Hispanic than neighboring Ancient Oaks (8.7% Hispanic), Trexlertown (5.7% Hispanic), and Mertztown (0% Hispanic). Alburtis is less Hispanic than neighboring Breinigsville (21.8% Hispanic), and Macungie (22.4% Hispanic).

Alburtis's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Alburtis, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alburtis is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Alburtis ranks 1203rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alburtis's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 883.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alburtis's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.3%.

Alburtis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ancient Oaks (0.7% Native American/Other), Trexlertown (0% Native American/Other), Breinigsville (0% Native American/Other), Macungie (0% Native American/Other), and Mertztown (2.1% Native American/Other).

Alburtis's Multiracial Population

138 residents of Alburtis, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alburtis is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Alburtis ranks 667th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alburtis's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Alburtis's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.3%.

Alburtis is more Multiracial than neighboring Ancient Oaks (4.5% Multiracial), Trexlertown (1.1% Multiracial), Breinigsville (3.2% Multiracial), Macungie (1.3% Multiracial), and Mertztown (3.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.