Catawissa, PA Demographics

A map of Catawissa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,355	1,423	88.2%	92.6%
Hispanic	146	31	9.5%	2.0%
Multiracial	15	63	1.0%	4.1%
Black	13	10	0.8%	0.7%
Asian	7	3	0.5%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Catawissa, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,536, a less than 1% change from the 1,536 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 9.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Catawissa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Catawissa has become considerably more 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 Catawissa, that probability was 14.0% in 2020 and 21.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Catawissa is ranked the 773rd 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). Catawissa was ranked the 760th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Catawissa's White Population

1,355 residents of Catawissa, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Catawissa is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Catawissa ranks 761st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catawissa's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Catawissa's population has decreased from 92.6% to 88.2%.

Catawissa is more White than neighboring Bloomsburg (84.2% White), Fernville (84.6% White), and Espy (83.7% White). Catawissa is less White than neighboring Rupert (100% White), and Slabtown (100% White).

Catawissa's Black Population

13 residents of Catawissa, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Catawissa is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Catawissa ranks 1149th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catawissa's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Black residents' share of Catawissa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Catawissa is more Black than neighboring Rupert (0% Black), Fernville (0% Black), Espy (0% Black), and Slabtown (0% Black). Catawissa is less Black than neighboring Bloomsburg (3.3% Black).

Catawissa's Asian Population

7 residents of Catawissa, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Catawissa is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Catawissa ranks 1296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catawissa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Asian residents' share of Catawissa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Catawissa is more Asian than neighboring Rupert (0% Asian), Fernville (0% Asian), and Slabtown (0% Asian). Catawissa is less Asian than neighboring Bloomsburg (1% Asian), and Espy (0.6% Asian).

Catawissa's Hispanic Population

146 residents of Catawissa, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Catawissa is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Catawissa ranks 1039th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catawissa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 371.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Catawissa's population has increased from 2.0% to 9.5%.

Catawissa is more Hispanic than neighboring Rupert (0% Hispanic), Bloomsburg (8.6% Hispanic), Espy (7.7% Hispanic), and Slabtown (0% Hispanic). Catawissa is less Hispanic than neighboring Fernville (10.1% Hispanic).

Catawissa's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Catawissa, 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 Catawissa is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Catawissa ranks 882nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catawissa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Catawissa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Catawissa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomsburg (0.9% Native American/Other).

Catawissa's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Catawissa, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Catawissa is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Catawissa ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catawissa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 76.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Catawissa's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.0%.

Catawissa is more Multiracial than neighboring Rupert (0% Multiracial), and Slabtown (0% Multiracial). Catawissa is less Multiracial than neighboring Bloomsburg (2.1% Multiracial), Fernville (5.3% Multiracial), and Espy (8.1% 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.