Atwood, PA Demographics
A map of Atwood's Population by Race
Atwood, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 160, a dramatic increase from the 112 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.3% White, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Atwood is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Atwood, that probability was 7.0% in 2020 and 7.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Atwood is ranked the 1785th 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). Atwood was ranked the 1787th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Atwood's White Population
154 residents of Atwood, or 96.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atwood is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Atwood ranks 194th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's White population has grown by an estimated 42.6%. White residents' share of Atwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 96.3%.
Atwood is more White than neighboring Rural Valley (94.1% White), Creekside (95.5% White), and Elderton (94.8% White). Atwood is less White than neighboring Plumville (99.4% White), and Shelocta (100% White).
Atwood's Black Population
0 residents of Atwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atwood is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Atwood ranks 1527th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Atwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Atwood is less Black than neighboring Rural Valley (0.2% Black).
Atwood's Asian Population
0 residents of Atwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Atwood is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Atwood ranks 1426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Atwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Atwood's Hispanic Population
5 residents of Atwood, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atwood is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Atwood ranks 1112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Atwood's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.1%.
Atwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Rural Valley (1.8% Hispanic), Plumville (0.6% Hispanic), Creekside (2.4% Hispanic), Elderton (0.3% Hispanic), and Shelocta (0% Hispanic).
Atwood's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Atwood, 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 Atwood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Atwood 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, Atwood's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Atwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Atwood's Multiracial Population
1 residents of Atwood, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atwood is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Atwood ranks 1623rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Atwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Atwood's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.6%.
Atwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Plumville (0% Multiracial), and Shelocta (0% Multiracial). Atwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Rural Valley (3.9% Multiracial), Creekside (2.1% Multiracial), and Elderton (4.8% 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.