Apollo, PA Demographics
A map of Apollo's Population by Race
Apollo, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,488, a decrease from the 1,615 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.0% White, 4.6% Asian, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Apollo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Apollo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Apollo, that probability was 22.0% in 2020 and 18.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Apollo is ranked the 793rd 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). Apollo was ranked the 742nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Apollo's White Population
1,339 residents of Apollo, or 90.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Apollo is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Apollo ranks 1213th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Apollo's White population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Apollo's population has increased from 88.0% to 90.0%.
Apollo is more White than neighboring Vandergrift (85.2% White). Apollo is less White than neighboring Oklahoma (98.1% White), North Apollo (99.3% White), East Vandergrift (92.9% White), and Orchard Hills (96.8% White).
Apollo's Black Population
24 residents of Apollo, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Apollo is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Apollo ranks 553rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Apollo's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.5%. Black residents' share of Apollo's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.6%.
Apollo is more Black than neighboring Oklahoma (0% Black), North Apollo (0% Black), and Orchard Hills (0% Black). Apollo is less Black than neighboring East Vandergrift (3.5% Black), and Vandergrift (2.1% Black).
Apollo's Asian Population
69 residents of Apollo, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Apollo is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Apollo ranks 668th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Apollo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 392.9%. Asian residents' share of Apollo's population has increased from 0.9% to 4.6%.
Apollo is more Asian than neighboring Oklahoma (0% Asian), North Apollo (0% Asian), East Vandergrift (0.3% Asian), Vandergrift (0% Asian), and Orchard Hills (0% Asian).
Apollo's Hispanic Population
26 residents of Apollo, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Apollo is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Apollo ranks 1132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Apollo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Apollo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.
Apollo is more Hispanic than neighboring North Apollo (0% Hispanic), East Vandergrift (0% Hispanic), and Orchard Hills (0% Hispanic). Apollo is less Hispanic than neighboring Vandergrift (3.2% Hispanic).
Apollo's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Apollo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Apollo is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Apollo ranks 672nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Apollo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Apollo's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
Apollo's Multiracial Population
30 residents of Apollo, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Apollo is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Apollo ranks 113th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Apollo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Apollo's population has decreased from 6.4% to 2.0%.
Apollo is more Multiracial than neighboring Oklahoma (0.2% Multiracial), and North Apollo (0.7% Multiracial). Apollo is less Multiracial than neighboring East Vandergrift (3.3% Multiracial), Vandergrift (9.5% Multiracial), and Orchard Hills (3.2% 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.