Birdsboro, PA Demographics

A map of Birdsboro's Population by Race

Birdsboro, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,116, a less than 1% change from the 5,106 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 3.6% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 3.3% Black, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Birdsboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Birdsboro 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 Birdsboro, that probability was 24.1% in 2020 and 21.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Birdsboro is ranked the 265th 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). Birdsboro was ranked the 263rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Birdsboro's White Population

4,515 residents of Birdsboro, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Birdsboro is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Birdsboro ranks 1296th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birdsboro's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Birdsboro's population has increased from 86.8% to 88.3%.

Birdsboro is more White than neighboring Lorane (85.4% White), Jacksonwald (86.6% White), and Reiffton (77% White). Birdsboro is less White than neighboring Baumstown (94.6% White), and Gibraltar (91.7% White).

Birdsboro's Black Population

170 residents of Birdsboro, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Birdsboro is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Birdsboro ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birdsboro's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.4%. Black residents' share of Birdsboro's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.3%.

Birdsboro is more Black than neighboring Baumstown (0% Black), Lorane (0.5% Black), Gibraltar (0% Black), and Reiffton (1.3% Black). Birdsboro is less Black than neighboring Jacksonwald (6% Black).

Birdsboro's Asian Population

0 residents of Birdsboro, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Birdsboro is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Birdsboro ranks 786th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birdsboro's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Birdsboro's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Birdsboro is less Asian than neighboring Lorane (3% Asian), Jacksonwald (3% Asian), and Reiffton (3% Asian).

Birdsboro's Hispanic Population

184 residents of Birdsboro, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Birdsboro is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Birdsboro ranks 366th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birdsboro's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Birdsboro's population has decreased from 6.1% to 3.6%.

Birdsboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Baumstown (0% Hispanic), Lorane (2.4% Hispanic), Gibraltar (0% Hispanic), and Jacksonwald (2.5% Hispanic). Birdsboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Reiffton (15.6% Hispanic).

Birdsboro's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Birdsboro, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Birdsboro is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Birdsboro ranks 608th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birdsboro's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 164.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Birdsboro's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.4%.

Birdsboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gibraltar (0% Native American/Other), Jacksonwald (0% Native American/Other), and Reiffton (0.5% Native American/Other). Birdsboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baumstown (5.4% Native American/Other), and Lorane (1.6% Native American/Other).

Birdsboro's Multiracial Population

173 residents of Birdsboro, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Birdsboro is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Birdsboro ranks 767th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birdsboro's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Birdsboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Birdsboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Baumstown (0% Multiracial), Jacksonwald (2% Multiracial), and Reiffton (2.6% Multiracial). Birdsboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Lorane (7% Multiracial), and Gibraltar (8.3% 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.