Arendtsville, PA Demographics

A map of Arendtsville's Population by Race

Arendtsville, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 841, a slight decrease from the 867 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 10.6% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arendtsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arendtsville has become considerably 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 Arendtsville, that probability was 36.2% in 2020 and 26.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arendtsville is ranked the 1079th 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). Arendtsville was ranked the 1057th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arendtsville's White Population

713 residents of Arendtsville, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arendtsville is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Arendtsville ranks 1623rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arendtsville's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Arendtsville's population has increased from 77.3% to 84.8%.

Arendtsville is more White than neighboring Biglerville (82.5% White), Cashtown (75.1% White), and Bendersville (51.5% White). Arendtsville is less White than neighboring McKnightstown (86% White), and Table Rock (89.8% White).

Arendtsville's Black Population

18 residents of Arendtsville, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arendtsville is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Arendtsville ranks 935th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arendtsville's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Arendtsville's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.1%.

Arendtsville is more Black than neighboring Biglerville (0.7% Black), McKnightstown (0% Black), and Table Rock (0% Black). Arendtsville is less Black than neighboring Cashtown (5.2% Black), and Bendersville (7.8% Black).

Arendtsville's Asian Population

0 residents of Arendtsville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arendtsville is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Arendtsville ranks 866th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arendtsville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Arendtsville's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Arendtsville is less Asian than neighboring McKnightstown (2.7% Asian), Cashtown (0.3% Asian), and Table Rock (5.1% Asian).

Arendtsville's Hispanic Population

89 residents of Arendtsville, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arendtsville is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Arendtsville ranks 54th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arendtsville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 49.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Arendtsville's population has decreased from 20.2% to 10.6%.

Arendtsville is more Hispanic than neighboring McKnightstown (0% Hispanic), and Table Rock (0% Hispanic). Arendtsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Biglerville (14.4% Hispanic), Cashtown (15.6% Hispanic), and Bendersville (26% Hispanic).

Arendtsville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Arendtsville, 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 Arendtsville is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Arendtsville ranks 1459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arendtsville's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Arendtsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Arendtsville's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Arendtsville, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arendtsville is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Arendtsville ranks 1793rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arendtsville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 162.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Arendtsville's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.5%.

Arendtsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Biglerville (2.4% Multiracial). Arendtsville is less Multiracial than neighboring McKnightstown (11.2% Multiracial), Cashtown (3.8% Multiracial), Bendersville (14.7% Multiracial), and Table Rock (5.1% 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.