Boyertown, PA Demographics

A map of Boyertown's Population by Race

Boyertown, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,287, a less than 1% change from the 4,264 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.0% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Black, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Boyertown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Boyertown is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Boyertown, that probability was 16.6% in 2020 and 16.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Boyertown is ranked the 326th 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). Boyertown was ranked the 325th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Boyertown's White Population

3,902 residents of Boyertown, or 91.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Boyertown is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Boyertown ranks 936th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boyertown's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Boyertown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.0%.

Boyertown is more White than neighboring New Berlinville (80.3% White), Gilbertsville (90.4% White), Bechtelsville (87.2% White), and Halfway House (74.6% White). Boyertown is less White than neighboring Pottsgrove (95.4% White).

Boyertown's Black Population

39 residents of Boyertown, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Boyertown is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Boyertown ranks 870th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boyertown's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Boyertown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Boyertown is less Black than neighboring New Berlinville (1.2% Black), Gilbertsville (2.8% Black), Bechtelsville (1.8% Black), Halfway House (11.8% Black), and Pottsgrove (1.1% Black).

Boyertown's Asian Population

0 residents of Boyertown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Boyertown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Boyertown ranks 789th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Boyertown is less Asian than neighboring Gilbertsville (3.3% Asian), Bechtelsville (0.4% Asian), Halfway House (0.4% Asian), and Pottsgrove (0.5% Asian).

Boyertown's Hispanic Population

95 residents of Boyertown, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Boyertown is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Boyertown ranks 708th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boyertown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Boyertown's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.2%.

Boyertown is more Hispanic than neighboring Gilbertsville (0.9% Hispanic), and Pottsgrove (0.2% Hispanic). Boyertown is less Hispanic than neighboring New Berlinville (6.6% Hispanic), Bechtelsville (6.1% Hispanic), and Halfway House (5.3% Hispanic).

Boyertown's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Boyertown, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Boyertown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Boyertown ranks 729th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boyertown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 95.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Boyertown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Boyertown is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Berlinville (0% Native American/Other), Gilbertsville (0% Native American/Other), Bechtelsville (0.7% Native American/Other), Halfway House (0% Native American/Other), and Pottsgrove (0% Native American/Other).

Boyertown's Multiracial Population

212 residents of Boyertown, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Boyertown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Boyertown ranks 1058th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boyertown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 58.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Boyertown's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.9%.

Boyertown is more Multiracial than neighboring Gilbertsville (2.6% Multiracial), Bechtelsville (3.8% Multiracial), and Pottsgrove (2.8% Multiracial). Boyertown is less Multiracial than neighboring New Berlinville (11.9% Multiracial), and Halfway House (8% 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.