Brockway, PA Demographics
A map of Brockway's Population by Race
Brockway, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,191, a decrease from the 2,276 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.9% White, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brockway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Brockway 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 Brockway, that probability was 10.7% in 2020 and 6.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Brockway is ranked the 618th 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). Brockway was ranked the 595th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Brockway's White Population
2,124 residents of Brockway, or 96.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brockway is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Brockway ranks 504th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Brockway's White population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Brockway's population has increased from 94.4% to 96.9%.
Brockway is more White than neighboring Falls Creek (94.3% White), DuBois (94.6% White), and Sandy (72.5% White). Brockway is less White than neighboring Crenshaw (100% White), and Treasure Lake (97.8% White).
Brockway's Black Population
0 residents of Brockway, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brockway is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Brockway ranks 1298th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Brockway's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Brockway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Brockway is less Black than neighboring Falls Creek (2.2% Black), and DuBois (1% Black).
Brockway's Asian Population
0 residents of Brockway, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brockway is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Brockway ranks 1257th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Brockway's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Brockway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Brockway is less Asian than neighboring Falls Creek (0.1% Asian), Treasure Lake (0.7% Asian), DuBois (0.2% Asian), and Sandy (2.5% Asian).
Brockway's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Brockway, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brockway is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Brockway ranks 1685th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Brockway's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Brockway's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
Brockway is less Hispanic than neighboring Falls Creek (0.3% Hispanic), Treasure Lake (1.3% Hispanic), DuBois (3% Hispanic), and Sandy (24.7% Hispanic).
Brockway's Native American/Other Population
27 residents of Brockway, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brockway is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Brockway ranks 1387th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Brockway's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 800.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brockway's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.2%.
Brockway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crenshaw (0% Native American/Other), Falls Creek (0% Native American/Other), Treasure Lake (0% Native American/Other), DuBois (0% Native American/Other), and Sandy (0% Native American/Other).
Brockway's Multiracial Population
40 residents of Brockway, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brockway is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Brockway ranks 487th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Brockway's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 59.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Brockway's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.8%.
Brockway is more Multiracial than neighboring Crenshaw (0% Multiracial), Treasure Lake (0.2% Multiracial), DuBois (1.2% Multiracial), and Sandy (0.3% Multiracial). Brockway is less Multiracial than neighboring Falls Creek (3.1% 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.