Bryn Mawr, PA Demographics

A map of Bryn Mawr's Population by Race

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,880, a less than 1% change from the 5,879 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.4% White, 8.5% Black, 8.0% Hispanic, 6.0% Asian, 4.7% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bryn Mawr, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bryn Mawr has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Bryn Mawr, that probability was 53.0% in 2020 and 45.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bryn Mawr is ranked the 222nd 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). Bryn Mawr was ranked the 219th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bryn Mawr's White Population

4,257 residents of Bryn Mawr, or 72.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bryn Mawr is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Bryn Mawr ranks 1758th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bryn Mawr's White population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. White residents' share of Bryn Mawr's population has increased from 66.3% to 72.4%.

Bryn Mawr is more White than neighboring Rosemont (69.9% White), Haverford College (55.9% White), Ardmore (70.4% White), and Villanova (71% White). Bryn Mawr is less White than neighboring West Conshohocken (89.4% White).

Bryn Mawr's Black Population

500 residents of Bryn Mawr, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bryn Mawr is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Bryn Mawr ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bryn Mawr's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Black residents' share of Bryn Mawr's population has decreased from 10.2% to 8.5%.

Bryn Mawr is more Black than neighboring Rosemont (3.6% Black), Villanova (7% Black), and West Conshohocken (1.5% Black). Bryn Mawr is less Black than neighboring Haverford College (13.1% Black), and Ardmore (11.5% Black).

Bryn Mawr's Asian Population

354 residents of Bryn Mawr, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bryn Mawr is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Bryn Mawr ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bryn Mawr's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.1%. Asian residents' share of Bryn Mawr's population has decreased from 11.2% to 6.0%.

Bryn Mawr is more Asian than neighboring West Conshohocken (2.6% Asian). Bryn Mawr is less Asian than neighboring Rosemont (10.3% Asian), Haverford College (7.8% Asian), Ardmore (6.6% Asian), and Villanova (9.1% Asian).

Bryn Mawr's Hispanic Population

470 residents of Bryn Mawr, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bryn Mawr is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bryn Mawr ranks 284th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bryn Mawr's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Bryn Mawr's population has increased from 7.2% to 8.0%.

Bryn Mawr is more Hispanic than neighboring Ardmore (4.9% Hispanic), Villanova (7.8% Hispanic), and West Conshohocken (1.6% Hispanic). Bryn Mawr is less Hispanic than neighboring Rosemont (8.1% Hispanic), and Haverford College (14.3% Hispanic).

Bryn Mawr's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Bryn Mawr, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bryn Mawr is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bryn Mawr ranks 441st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bryn Mawr's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bryn Mawr's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Bryn Mawr is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ardmore (0% Native American/Other). Bryn Mawr is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rosemont (0.4% Native American/Other), Haverford College (0.6% Native American/Other), Villanova (0.4% Native American/Other), and West Conshohocken (1.2% Native American/Other).

Bryn Mawr's Multiracial Population

279 residents of Bryn Mawr, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bryn Mawr is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Bryn Mawr ranks 459th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bryn Mawr's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Bryn Mawr's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Bryn Mawr is more Multiracial than neighboring West Conshohocken (3.8% Multiracial). Bryn Mawr is less Multiracial than neighboring Rosemont (7.8% Multiracial), Haverford College (8.2% Multiracial), and Ardmore (6.6% 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.