Aliquippa, PA Demographics

A map of Aliquippa's Population by Race

Aliquippa, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 9,079, a slight decrease from the 9,238 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.6% White, 34.7% Black, 5.1% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Aliquippa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Aliquippa is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Aliquippa, that probability was 59.0% in 2020 and 58.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Aliquippa is ranked the 110th 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). Aliquippa was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Aliquippa's White Population

4,870 residents of Aliquippa, or 53.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aliquippa is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Aliquippa ranks 1833rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aliquippa's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Aliquippa's population has increased from 49.8% to 53.6%.

Aliquippa is less White than neighboring Ambridge (63.8% White), Baden (91.7% White), South Heights (81.6% White), Conway (91.4% White), and Leetsdale (80.7% White).

Aliquippa's Black Population

3,150 residents of Aliquippa, or 34.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Aliquippa is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Aliquippa ranks 25th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aliquippa's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Black residents' share of Aliquippa's population has decreased from 39.7% to 34.7%.

Aliquippa is more Black than neighboring Ambridge (19.4% Black), Baden (0.2% Black), South Heights (4.2% Black), Conway (1.1% Black), and Leetsdale (4.8% Black).

Aliquippa's Asian Population

55 residents of Aliquippa, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aliquippa is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Aliquippa ranks 1013th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aliquippa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Asian residents' share of Aliquippa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Aliquippa is more Asian than neighboring Ambridge (0% Asian), Baden (0% Asian), South Heights (0% Asian), and Conway (0% Asian). Aliquippa is less Asian than neighboring Leetsdale (0.8% Asian).

Aliquippa's Hispanic Population

466 residents of Aliquippa, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aliquippa is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Aliquippa ranks 567th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aliquippa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Aliquippa's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.1%.

Aliquippa is more Hispanic than neighboring South Heights (2.5% Hispanic), Conway (2.1% Hispanic), and Leetsdale (3.7% Hispanic). Aliquippa is less Hispanic than neighboring Ambridge (7.9% Hispanic), and Baden (6.2% Hispanic).

Aliquippa's Native American/Other Population

90 residents of Aliquippa, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Aliquippa is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Aliquippa ranks 318th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aliquippa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aliquippa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Aliquippa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ambridge (0.2% Native American/Other), Baden (0% Native American/Other), South Heights (0% Native American/Other), Conway (0% Native American/Other), and Leetsdale (0.5% Native American/Other).

Aliquippa's Multiracial Population

448 residents of Aliquippa, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aliquippa is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Aliquippa ranks 259th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aliquippa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Aliquippa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Aliquippa is more Multiracial than neighboring Baden (1.8% Multiracial). Aliquippa is less Multiracial than neighboring Ambridge (8.7% Multiracial), South Heights (11.8% Multiracial), Conway (5.5% Multiracial), and Leetsdale (9.4% 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.