Canonsburg, PA Demographics

A map of Canonsburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,192	8,126	84.7%	83.4%
Asian	533	109	5.5%	1.1%
Black	502	617	5.2%	6.3%
Multiracial	226	550	2.3%	5.6%
Hispanic	222	286	2.3%	2.9%
Native American/Other	0	56	0.0%	0.6%

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 9,675, a less than 1% change from the 9,744 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 5.5% Asian, 5.2% Black, 2.3% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Canonsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Canonsburg 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 Canonsburg, that probability was 29.6% in 2020 and 27.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Canonsburg is ranked the 94th 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). Canonsburg was ranked the 91st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Canonsburg's White Population

8,192 residents of Canonsburg, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Canonsburg is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Canonsburg ranks 1463rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canonsburg's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Canonsburg's population has increased from 83.4% to 84.7%.

Canonsburg is more White than neighboring Houston (83.5% White). Canonsburg is less White than neighboring Muse (87% White), Hendersonville (100% White), McGovern (90.1% White), and Cecil-Bishop (90.9% White).

Canonsburg's Black Population

502 residents of Canonsburg, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Canonsburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Canonsburg ranks 231st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canonsburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Black residents' share of Canonsburg's population has decreased from 6.3% to 5.2%.

Canonsburg is more Black than neighboring Houston (4.3% Black), Muse (0.4% Black), Hendersonville (0% Black), McGovern (0.8% Black), and Cecil-Bishop (0% Black).

Canonsburg's Asian Population

533 residents of Canonsburg, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Canonsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Canonsburg ranks 546th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canonsburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 389.0%. Asian residents' share of Canonsburg's population has increased from 1.1% to 5.5%.

Canonsburg is more Asian than neighboring Houston (0.7% Asian), Muse (2.2% Asian), Hendersonville (0% Asian), McGovern (2.3% Asian), and Cecil-Bishop (1% Asian).

Canonsburg's Hispanic Population

222 residents of Canonsburg, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Canonsburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Canonsburg ranks 769th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canonsburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Canonsburg's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.3%.

Canonsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Muse (0% Hispanic), Hendersonville (0% Hispanic), and McGovern (1.5% Hispanic). Canonsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Cecil-Bishop (4.1% Hispanic).

Canonsburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Canonsburg, 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 Canonsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Canonsburg ranks 569th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canonsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Canonsburg's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Canonsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Muse (2.3% Native American/Other).

Canonsburg's Multiracial Population

226 residents of Canonsburg, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Canonsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Canonsburg ranks 189th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canonsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Canonsburg's population has decreased from 5.6% to 2.3%.

Canonsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Hendersonville (0% Multiracial). Canonsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Houston (9.2% Multiracial), Muse (8% Multiracial), McGovern (5.3% Multiracial), and Cecil-Bishop (4% 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.