Ambler, PA Demographics

A map of Ambler's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,094	4,482	74.4%	65.8%
Black	939	864	13.7%	12.7%
Hispanic	486	850	7.1%	12.5%
Asian	173	277	2.5%	4.1%
Multiracial	114	303	1.7%	4.5%
Native American/Other	41	31	0.6%	0.5%

Ambler, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,847, a less than 1% change from the 6,807 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.4% White, 13.7% Black, 7.1% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ambler, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ambler has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less 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 Ambler, that probability was 53.1% in 2020 and 42.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ambler is ranked the 176th 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). Ambler was ranked the 172nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ambler's White Population

5,094 residents of Ambler, or 74.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ambler is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Ambler ranks 1760th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambler's White population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Ambler's population has increased from 65.8% to 74.4%.

Ambler is less White than neighboring Spring House (77.7% White), Fort Washington (79.7% White), Maple Glen (84.5% White), Blue Bell (84.7% White), and Flourtown (80.8% White).

Ambler's Black Population

939 residents of Ambler, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ambler is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Ambler ranks 120th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambler's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Black residents' share of Ambler's population has increased from 12.7% to 13.7%.

Ambler is more Black than neighboring Spring House (0.7% Black), Fort Washington (6.7% Black), Maple Glen (2.6% Black), Blue Bell (0.7% Black), and Flourtown (12.6% Black).

Ambler's Asian Population

173 residents of Ambler, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ambler is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Ambler ranks 135th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambler's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Asian residents' share of Ambler's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.5%.

Ambler is more Asian than neighboring Flourtown (1.9% Asian). Ambler is less Asian than neighboring Spring House (14.9% Asian), Fort Washington (6.8% Asian), Maple Glen (8.1% Asian), and Blue Bell (9.4% Asian).

Ambler's Hispanic Population

486 residents of Ambler, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ambler is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Ambler ranks 125th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambler's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Ambler's population has decreased from 12.5% to 7.1%.

Ambler is more Hispanic than neighboring Spring House (4.6% Hispanic), Fort Washington (3.1% Hispanic), Maple Glen (2.8% Hispanic), Blue Bell (2.8% Hispanic), and Flourtown (2.5% Hispanic).

Ambler's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Ambler, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ambler is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Ambler ranks 748th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambler's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ambler's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Ambler is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spring House (0% Native American/Other), Fort Washington (0% Native American/Other), Maple Glen (0.2% Native American/Other), Blue Bell (0.1% Native American/Other), and Flourtown (0.2% Native American/Other).

Ambler's Multiracial Population

114 residents of Ambler, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ambler is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Ambler ranks 448th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambler's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Ambler's population has decreased from 4.5% to 1.7%.

Ambler is less Multiracial than neighboring Spring House (2.1% Multiracial), Fort Washington (3.7% Multiracial), Maple Glen (1.8% Multiracial), Blue Bell (2.3% Multiracial), and Flourtown (1.9% 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.