Cementon, PA Demographics

A map of Cementon's Population by Race

Cementon, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,454, a large decrease from the 1,657 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.0% White, 36.9% Hispanic, 7.2% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cementon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cementon has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Cementon, that probability was 40.4% in 2020 and 56.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cementon is ranked the 807th 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). Cementon was ranked the 734th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cementon's White Population

785 residents of Cementon, or 54.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cementon is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Cementon ranks 1657th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cementon's White population has declined by an estimated 37.3%. White residents' share of Cementon's population has decreased from 75.6% to 54.0%.

Cementon is less White than neighboring Egypt (79.3% White), Stiles (75.2% White), Northampton (81.7% White), Coplay (66% White), and Hokendauqua (89.1% White).

Cementon's Black Population

105 residents of Cementon, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cementon is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Cementon ranks 328th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cementon's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Black residents' share of Cementon's population has increased from 4.5% to 7.2%.

Cementon is more Black than neighboring Egypt (0% Black), Northampton (2.1% Black), Coplay (5.9% Black), and Hokendauqua (2.2% Black). Cementon is less Black than neighboring Stiles (8.3% Black).

Cementon's Asian Population

0 residents of Cementon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cementon is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Cementon ranks 407th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cementon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Cementon's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Cementon is less Asian than neighboring Egypt (1.2% Asian), Northampton (0.9% Asian), and Hokendauqua (1.7% Asian).

Cementon's Hispanic Population

537 residents of Cementon, or 36.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cementon is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Cementon ranks 99th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cementon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 116.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Cementon's population has increased from 15.0% to 36.9%.

Cementon is more Hispanic than neighboring Egypt (16.2% Hispanic), Stiles (12.1% Hispanic), Northampton (12.7% Hispanic), Coplay (22.8% Hispanic), and Hokendauqua (5% Hispanic).

Cementon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Cementon, 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 Cementon is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Cementon ranks 513th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Cementon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hokendauqua (0.3% Native American/Other).

Cementon's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Cementon, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cementon is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Cementon ranks 1253rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cementon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Cementon's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.9%.

Cementon is more Multiracial than neighboring Hokendauqua (1.7% Multiracial). Cementon is less Multiracial than neighboring Egypt (3.3% Multiracial), Stiles (4.3% Multiracial), Northampton (2.5% Multiracial), and Coplay (5.4% 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.