Big Run, PA Demographics

A map of Big Run's Population by Race

Big Run, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 505, a large decrease from the 647 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.2% White, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Run, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Run 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 Big Run, that probability was 15.4% in 2020 and 3.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Run is ranked the 1347th 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). Big Run was ranked the 1200th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Run's White Population

496 residents of Big Run, or 98.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Run is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Big Run ranks 878th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Run's White population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. White residents' share of Big Run's population has increased from 91.8% to 98.2%.

Big Run is more White than neighboring Rossiter (96.8% White), Sykesville (96.4% White), Punxsutawney (96.2% White), Troutville (89.6% White), and Reynoldsville (97.5% White).

Big Run's Black Population

0 residents of Big Run, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Run is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Big Run ranks 1379th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Run's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Big Run's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Run is less Black than neighboring Rossiter (1.2% Black), Sykesville (3% Black), and Punxsutawney (0.5% Black).

Big Run's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Run, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Run is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Big Run ranks 1426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Run's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Big Run's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Run's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Big Run, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Run is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Big Run ranks 1297th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Run's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Run's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.6%.

Big Run is more Hispanic than neighboring Sykesville (0.3% Hispanic), Troutville (0% Hispanic), and Reynoldsville (0% Hispanic). Big Run is less Hispanic than neighboring Rossiter (0.8% Hispanic), and Punxsutawney (1.6% Hispanic).

Big Run's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Run, 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 Big Run is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Run ranks 50th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Run's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Run's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Big Run is less Native American/Other than neighboring Troutville (7.5% Native American/Other).

Big Run's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Big Run, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Run is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Big Run ranks 301st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Run's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Run's population has decreased from 4.9% to 1.2%.

Big Run is more Multiracial than neighboring Sykesville (0.2% Multiracial). Big Run is less Multiracial than neighboring Punxsutawney (1.8% Multiracial), Troutville (3% Multiracial), and Reynoldsville (2.5% 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.