Aldan, PA Demographics

A map of Aldan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	1,793	1,564	42.1%	36.9%
White	1,640	2,098	38.5%	49.4%
Multiracial	349	135	8.2%	3.2%
Asian	231	194	5.4%	4.6%
Hispanic	227	196	5.3%	4.6%
Native American/Other	19	57	0.4%	1.3%

Aldan, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,259, a less than 1% change from the 4,244 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.1% Black, 38.5% White, 8.2% Multiracial, 5.4% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Aldan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Aldan has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Aldan, that probability was 61.4% in 2020 and 66.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Aldan is ranked the 330th 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). Aldan was ranked the 331st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Aldan's White Population

1,640 residents of Aldan, or 38.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aldan is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Aldan ranks 1835th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aldan's White population has declined by an estimated 21.8%. White residents' share of Aldan's population has decreased from 49.4% to 38.5%.

Aldan is more White than neighboring Collingdale (27.8% White), and Sharon Hill (17.5% White). Aldan is less White than neighboring Clifton Heights (49.4% White), Lansdowne (41% White), and Glenolden (69.1% White).

Aldan's Black Population

1,793 residents of Aldan, or 42.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Aldan is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Aldan ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aldan's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. Black residents' share of Aldan's population has increased from 36.9% to 42.1%.

Aldan is more Black than neighboring Clifton Heights (38.8% Black), and Glenolden (17.1% Black). Aldan is less Black than neighboring Collingdale (57.2% Black), Lansdowne (49.2% Black), and Sharon Hill (75.1% Black).

Aldan's Asian Population

231 residents of Aldan, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aldan is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Aldan ranks 120th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aldan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. Asian residents' share of Aldan's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.4%.

Aldan is more Asian than neighboring Clifton Heights (2.3% Asian), Collingdale (4.3% Asian), Lansdowne (1.6% Asian), Glenolden (1.3% Asian), and Sharon Hill (0% Asian).

Aldan's Hispanic Population

227 residents of Aldan, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aldan is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Aldan ranks 501st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aldan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Aldan's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.3%.

Aldan is more Hispanic than neighboring Clifton Heights (2% Hispanic), Lansdowne (4.3% Hispanic), and Sharon Hill (4% Hispanic). Aldan is less Hispanic than neighboring Collingdale (7.3% Hispanic), and Glenolden (6.6% Hispanic).

Aldan's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Aldan, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Aldan is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Aldan ranks 71st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aldan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aldan's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.4%.

Aldan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clifton Heights (0% Native American/Other), Lansdowne (0.3% Native American/Other), and Sharon Hill (0% Native American/Other). Aldan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glenolden (2.2% Native American/Other).

Aldan's Multiracial Population

349 residents of Aldan, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aldan is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Aldan ranks 1040th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aldan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 158.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Aldan's population has increased from 3.2% to 8.2%.

Aldan is more Multiracial than neighboring Clifton Heights (7.6% Multiracial), Collingdale (2.9% Multiracial), Lansdowne (3.5% Multiracial), Glenolden (3.6% Multiracial), and Sharon Hill (3.4% 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.