Blossburg, PA Demographics

A map of Blossburg's Population by Race

Blossburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,739, a large increase from the 1,533 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.8% White, 4.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, 1.4% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Blossburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Blossburg 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 Blossburg, that probability was 16.3% in 2020 and 17.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Blossburg is ranked the 719th 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). Blossburg was ranked the 763rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Blossburg's White Population

1,579 residents of Blossburg, or 90.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Blossburg is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Blossburg ranks 930th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blossburg's White population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. White residents' share of Blossburg's population has decreased from 91.3% to 90.8%.

Blossburg is more White than neighboring Mansfield (89.1% White). Blossburg is less White than neighboring Arnot (96.7% White), Liberty borough (Tioga County) (95.1% White), Roseville (93.9% White), and Canton (97.7% White).

Blossburg's Black Population

25 residents of Blossburg, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Blossburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Blossburg ranks 1525th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blossburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 2400.0%. Black residents' share of Blossburg's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.4%.

Blossburg is more Black than neighboring Arnot (0% Black), Liberty borough (Tioga County) (0% Black), Roseville (0% Black), and Canton (0% Black). Blossburg is less Black than neighboring Mansfield (3.6% Black).

Blossburg's Asian Population

24 residents of Blossburg, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Blossburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Blossburg ranks 1063rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blossburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Blossburg's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.4%.

Blossburg is more Asian than neighboring Arnot (0% Asian), Liberty borough (Tioga County) (1.1% Asian), Mansfield (0.9% Asian), Roseville (0% Asian), and Canton (0% Asian).

Blossburg's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Blossburg, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Blossburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Blossburg ranks 853rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blossburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Blossburg's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.2%.

Blossburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Arnot (0.5% Hispanic), Liberty borough (Tioga County) (1.1% Hispanic), and Canton (0.7% Hispanic). Blossburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Mansfield (4.2% Hispanic), and Roseville (1.8% Hispanic).

Blossburg's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Blossburg, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Blossburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Blossburg ranks 637th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blossburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Blossburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Blossburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Liberty borough (Tioga County) (0% Native American/Other), Mansfield (0% Native American/Other), Roseville (0% Native American/Other), and Canton (0% Native American/Other). Blossburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arnot (0.9% Native American/Other).

Blossburg's Multiracial Population

82 residents of Blossburg, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Blossburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Blossburg ranks 270th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blossburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Blossburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Blossburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Arnot (1.9% Multiracial), Liberty borough (Tioga County) (2.6% Multiracial), Mansfield (2.1% Multiracial), Roseville (4.3% Multiracial), and Canton (1.6% 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.