Catasauqua, PA Demographics

A map of Catasauqua's Population by Race

Catasauqua, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,541, a less than 1% change from the 6,518 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% White, 17.7% Hispanic, 3.3% Black, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Catasauqua, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Catasauqua has become considerably 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 Catasauqua, that probability was 45.7% in 2020 and 38.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Catasauqua is ranked the 188th 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). Catasauqua was ranked the 185th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Catasauqua's White Population

5,007 residents of Catasauqua, or 76.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Catasauqua is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Catasauqua ranks 1725th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catasauqua's White population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Catasauqua's population has increased from 70.5% to 76.5%.

Catasauqua is more White than neighboring North Catasauqua (75% White), Fullerton (47.5% White), and Coplay (66% White). Catasauqua is less White than neighboring Hokendauqua (89.1% White), and Northampton (81.7% White).

Catasauqua's Black Population

216 residents of Catasauqua, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Catasauqua is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Catasauqua ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catasauqua's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.6%. Black residents' share of Catasauqua's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.3%.

Catasauqua is more Black than neighboring North Catasauqua (3.1% Black), Hokendauqua (2.2% Black), and Northampton (2.1% Black). Catasauqua is less Black than neighboring Fullerton (12.1% Black), and Coplay (5.9% Black).

Catasauqua's Asian Population

0 residents of Catasauqua, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Catasauqua is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Catasauqua ranks 860th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catasauqua's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Catasauqua's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Catasauqua is less Asian than neighboring Fullerton (2.7% Asian), Hokendauqua (1.7% Asian), and Northampton (0.9% Asian).

Catasauqua's Hispanic Population

1,157 residents of Catasauqua, or 17.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Catasauqua is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Catasauqua ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catasauqua's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Catasauqua's population has decreased from 20.6% to 17.7%.

Catasauqua is more Hispanic than neighboring North Catasauqua (14.4% Hispanic), Hokendauqua (5% Hispanic), and Northampton (12.7% Hispanic). Catasauqua is less Hispanic than neighboring Fullerton (35.6% Hispanic), and Coplay (22.8% Hispanic).

Catasauqua's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Catasauqua, 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 Catasauqua is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Catasauqua ranks 956th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catasauqua's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 160.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Catasauqua's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Catasauqua is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fullerton (0% Native American/Other), Hokendauqua (0.3% Native American/Other), Coplay (0% Native American/Other), and Northampton (0% Native American/Other). Catasauqua is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Catasauqua (4.7% Native American/Other).

Catasauqua's Multiracial Population

101 residents of Catasauqua, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Catasauqua is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Catasauqua ranks 759th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catasauqua's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Catasauqua's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.5%.

Catasauqua is less Multiracial than neighboring North Catasauqua (2.8% Multiracial), Fullerton (2.1% Multiracial), Hokendauqua (1.7% Multiracial), Coplay (5.4% Multiracial), and Northampton (2.5% 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.