Blandon, PA Demographics

A map of Blandon's Population by Race

Blandon, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 7,357, a less than 1% change from the 7,289 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.2% White, 15.9% Hispanic, 2.0% Black, 1.7% Asian, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Blandon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Blandon has become considerably 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 Blandon, that probability was 28.9% in 2020 and 34.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Blandon is ranked the 160th 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). Blandon was ranked the 157th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Blandon's White Population

5,828 residents of Blandon, or 79.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Blandon is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Blandon ranks 1443rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blandon's White population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Blandon's population has decreased from 83.7% to 79.2%.

Blandon is more White than neighboring Temple (53.1% White), and South Temple (42.9% White). Blandon is less White than neighboring Walnuttown (86.4% White), Alsace Manor (100% White), and Fleetwood (84.4% White).

Blandon's Black Population

145 residents of Blandon, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Blandon is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Blandon ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blandon's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.8%. Black residents' share of Blandon's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.0%.

Blandon is more Black than neighboring Walnuttown (0% Black), Alsace Manor (0% Black), and Fleetwood (0.8% Black). Blandon is less Black than neighboring Temple (13.4% Black), and South Temple (4.7% Black).

Blandon's Asian Population

122 residents of Blandon, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Blandon is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Blandon ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blandon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. Asian residents' share of Blandon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Blandon is more Asian than neighboring Walnuttown (0% Asian), Alsace Manor (0% Asian), Temple (0% Asian), Fleetwood (1.1% Asian), and South Temple (0% Asian).

Blandon's Hispanic Population

1,172 residents of Blandon, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Blandon is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Blandon ranks 216th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blandon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 82.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Blandon's population has increased from 8.8% to 15.9%.

Blandon is more Hispanic than neighboring Walnuttown (13.6% Hispanic), Alsace Manor (0% Hispanic), and Fleetwood (12.6% Hispanic). Blandon is less Hispanic than neighboring Temple (29.1% Hispanic), and South Temple (41.2% Hispanic).

Blandon's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Blandon, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Blandon is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Blandon ranks 673rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blandon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 38.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Blandon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Blandon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Walnuttown (0% Native American/Other), Alsace Manor (0% Native American/Other), Temple (0% Native American/Other), and Fleetwood (0% Native American/Other). Blandon is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Temple (8% Native American/Other).

Blandon's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Blandon, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Blandon is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Blandon ranks 1331st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blandon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Blandon's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.5%.

Blandon is more Multiracial than neighboring Walnuttown (0% Multiracial), and Alsace Manor (0% Multiracial). Blandon is less Multiracial than neighboring Temple (4.3% Multiracial), Fleetwood (1.1% Multiracial), and South Temple (3.2% 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.