Bally, PA Demographics

A map of Bally's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	963	1,046	82.9%	85.2%
Multiracial	108	62	9.3%	5.0%
Black	37	64	3.2%	5.2%
Hispanic	28	51	2.4%	4.2%
Asian	25	3	2.2%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.2%

Bally, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,161, a decrease from the 1,228 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.9% White, 9.3% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, 2.4% Hispanic, 2.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bally, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bally has become more 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 Bally, that probability was 26.8% in 2020 and 30.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bally is ranked the 918th 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). Bally was ranked the 883rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bally's White Population

963 residents of Bally, or 82.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bally is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Bally ranks 1376th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bally's White population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Bally's population has decreased from 85.2% to 82.9%.

Bally is more White than neighboring Hereford (46.6% White), New Berlinville (80.3% White), and East Greenville (79% White). Bally is less White than neighboring Bechtelsville (87.2% White), and Gilbertsville (90.4% White).

Bally's Black Population

37 residents of Bally, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bally is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Bally ranks 281st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bally's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.2%. Black residents' share of Bally's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.2%.

Bally is more Black than neighboring Bechtelsville (1.8% Black), Hereford (0% Black), New Berlinville (1.2% Black), Gilbertsville (2.8% Black), and East Greenville (1.9% Black).

Bally's Asian Population

25 residents of Bally, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bally is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Bally ranks 1234th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bally's Asian population has grown by an estimated 733.3%. Asian residents' share of Bally's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.2%.

Bally is more Asian than neighboring Bechtelsville (0.4% Asian), Hereford (0% Asian), New Berlinville (0% Asian), and East Greenville (1.7% Asian). Bally is less Asian than neighboring Gilbertsville (3.3% Asian).

Bally's Hispanic Population

28 residents of Bally, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bally is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bally ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bally's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Bally's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.4%.

Bally is more Hispanic than neighboring Gilbertsville (0.9% Hispanic). Bally is less Hispanic than neighboring Bechtelsville (6.1% Hispanic), Hereford (52.7% Hispanic), New Berlinville (6.6% Hispanic), and East Greenville (10.4% Hispanic).

Bally's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bally, 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 Bally is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bally ranks 1335th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bally's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bally's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bally is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bechtelsville (0.7% Native American/Other).

Bally's Multiracial Population

108 residents of Bally, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bally is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Bally ranks 275th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bally's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 74.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Bally's population has increased from 5.0% to 9.3%.

Bally is more Multiracial than neighboring Bechtelsville (3.8% Multiracial), Hereford (0.7% Multiracial), Gilbertsville (2.6% Multiracial), and East Greenville (6.9% Multiracial). Bally is less Multiracial than neighboring New Berlinville (11.9% 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.