Breinigsville, PA Demographics

A map of Breinigsville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,255	4,280	54.8%	57.1%
Hispanic	1,695	984	21.8%	13.1%
Asian	1,302	1,480	16.8%	19.7%
Black	266	428	3.4%	5.7%
Multiracial	249	298	3.2%	4.0%
Native American/Other	2	25	0.0%	0.3%

Breinigsville, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 7,769, an increase from the 7,495 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.8% White, 21.8% Hispanic, 16.8% Asian, 3.4% Black, 3.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Breinigsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Breinigsville has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Breinigsville, that probability was 61.3% in 2020 and 62.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Breinigsville is ranked the 145th 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). Breinigsville was ranked the 152nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Breinigsville's White Population

4,255 residents of Breinigsville, or 54.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Breinigsville is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Breinigsville ranks 1807th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breinigsville's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Breinigsville's population has decreased from 57.1% to 54.8%.

Breinigsville is more White than neighboring Maxatawny (42.9% White). Breinigsville is less White than neighboring Trexlertown (74.5% White), Alburtis (68.7% White), Mertztown (90.6% White), and Ancient Oaks (74.4% White).

Breinigsville's Black Population

266 residents of Breinigsville, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Breinigsville is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Breinigsville ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breinigsville's Black population has declined by an estimated 37.9%. Black residents' share of Breinigsville's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.4%.

Breinigsville is more Black than neighboring Alburtis (3.2% Black), and Maxatawny (0% Black). Breinigsville is less Black than neighboring Trexlertown (12% Black), and Mertztown (3.6% Black).

Breinigsville's Asian Population

1,302 residents of Breinigsville, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Breinigsville is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Breinigsville ranks 10th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breinigsville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Asian residents' share of Breinigsville's population has decreased from 19.7% to 16.8%.

Breinigsville is more Asian than neighboring Trexlertown (6.7% Asian), Alburtis (2.8% Asian), Mertztown (0% Asian), and Ancient Oaks (8.3% Asian). Breinigsville is less Asian than neighboring Maxatawny (57.1% Asian).

Breinigsville's Hispanic Population

1,695 residents of Breinigsville, or 21.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Breinigsville is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Breinigsville ranks 115th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breinigsville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 72.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Breinigsville's population has increased from 13.1% to 21.8%.

Breinigsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Trexlertown (5.7% Hispanic), Alburtis (17.8% Hispanic), Mertztown (0% Hispanic), Ancient Oaks (8.7% Hispanic), and Maxatawny (0% Hispanic).

Breinigsville's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Breinigsville, 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 Breinigsville is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Breinigsville ranks 998th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breinigsville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 92.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Breinigsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Breinigsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alburtis (2.3% Native American/Other), Mertztown (2.1% Native American/Other), and Ancient Oaks (0.7% Native American/Other).

Breinigsville's Multiracial Population

249 residents of Breinigsville, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Breinigsville is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Breinigsville ranks 599th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Breinigsville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Breinigsville's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.2%.

Breinigsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Trexlertown (1.1% Multiracial), and Maxatawny (0% Multiracial). Breinigsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Alburtis (5.3% Multiracial), Mertztown (3.8% Multiracial), and Ancient Oaks (4.5% 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.