Ambridge, PA Demographics

A map of Ambridge's Population by Race

Ambridge, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,890, a slight decrease from the 6,972 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% White, 19.4% Black, 8.7% Multiracial, 7.9% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ambridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ambridge 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 Ambridge, that probability was 51.0% in 2020 and 54.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ambridge is ranked the 172nd 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). Ambridge was ranked the 165th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ambridge's White Population

4,398 residents of Ambridge, or 63.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ambridge is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Ambridge ranks 1751st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambridge's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Ambridge's population has decreased from 66.8% to 63.8%.

Ambridge is more White than neighboring Aliquippa (53.6% White). Ambridge is less White than neighboring South Heights (81.6% White), Leetsdale (80.7% White), Baden (91.7% White), and Edgeworth (92% White).

Ambridge's Black Population

1,338 residents of Ambridge, or 19.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ambridge is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Ambridge ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Black residents' share of Ambridge's population has increased from 18.8% to 19.4%.

Ambridge is more Black than neighboring South Heights (4.2% Black), Leetsdale (4.8% Black), Baden (0.2% Black), and Edgeworth (0.6% Black). Ambridge is less Black than neighboring Aliquippa (34.7% Black).

Ambridge's Asian Population

0 residents of Ambridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ambridge is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Ambridge ranks 630th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ambridge's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Ambridge is less Asian than neighboring Leetsdale (0.8% Asian), Aliquippa (0.6% Asian), and Edgeworth (0.8% Asian).

Ambridge's Hispanic Population

541 residents of Ambridge, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ambridge is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Ambridge ranks 517th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 73.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Ambridge's population has increased from 4.5% to 7.9%.

Ambridge is more Hispanic than neighboring South Heights (2.5% Hispanic), Leetsdale (3.7% Hispanic), Aliquippa (5.1% Hispanic), Baden (6.2% Hispanic), and Edgeworth (4% Hispanic).

Ambridge's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Ambridge, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ambridge is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Ambridge ranks 386th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ambridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Ambridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Heights (0% Native American/Other), Baden (0% Native American/Other), and Edgeworth (0% Native American/Other). Ambridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Leetsdale (0.5% Native American/Other), and Aliquippa (1% Native American/Other).

Ambridge's Multiracial Population

601 residents of Ambridge, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ambridge is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Ambridge ranks 34th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ambridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.7%.

Ambridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Aliquippa (4.9% Multiracial), Baden (1.8% Multiracial), and Edgeworth (2.6% Multiracial). Ambridge is less Multiracial than neighboring South Heights (11.8% 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.