Chalfant, PA Demographics
A map of Chalfant's Population by Race
Chalfant, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 768, a slight increase from the 748 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.8% White, 21.6% Black, 6.5% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, 0.5% Hispanic, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chalfant, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Chalfant has become considerably more 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 Chalfant, that probability was 41.4% in 2020 and 47.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Chalfant is ranked the 1126th 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). Chalfant was ranked the 1118th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Chalfant's White Population
528 residents of Chalfant, or 68.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chalfant is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Chalfant ranks 1668th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chalfant's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Chalfant's population has decreased from 74.9% to 68.8%.
Chalfant is more White than neighboring East Pittsburgh (22.5% White), North Braddock (39.8% White), Turtle Creek (58.4% White), and Braddock Hills (58.9% White). Chalfant is less White than neighboring Forest Hills (76.9% White).
Chalfant's Black Population
166 residents of Chalfant, or 21.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chalfant is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Chalfant ranks 106th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chalfant's Black population has grown by an estimated 55.1%. Black residents' share of Chalfant's population has increased from 14.3% to 21.6%.
Chalfant is more Black than neighboring Forest Hills (12.4% Black). Chalfant is less Black than neighboring East Pittsburgh (73% Black), North Braddock (47.6% Black), Turtle Creek (33% Black), and Braddock Hills (32.7% Black).
Chalfant's Asian Population
17 residents of Chalfant, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chalfant is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Chalfant ranks 796th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chalfant's Asian population has grown by an estimated 240.0%. Asian residents' share of Chalfant's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.2%.
Chalfant is more Asian than neighboring East Pittsburgh (0% Asian), North Braddock (0.4% Asian), Turtle Creek (1.5% Asian), Forest Hills (0.7% Asian), and Braddock Hills (1.5% Asian).
Chalfant's Hispanic Population
4 residents of Chalfant, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chalfant is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Chalfant ranks 764th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chalfant's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Chalfant's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.5%.
Chalfant is more Hispanic than neighboring East Pittsburgh (0% Hispanic). Chalfant is less Hispanic than neighboring North Braddock (0.7% Hispanic), Turtle Creek (1.2% Hispanic), Forest Hills (4.8% Hispanic), and Braddock Hills (0.6% Hispanic).
Chalfant's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of Chalfant, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chalfant is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Chalfant ranks 200th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chalfant's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chalfant's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.
Chalfant is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Pittsburgh (0% Native American/Other), Turtle Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Braddock Hills (0.1% Native American/Other). Chalfant is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Braddock (3.9% Native American/Other), and Forest Hills (0.9% Native American/Other).
Chalfant's Multiracial Population
50 residents of Chalfant, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chalfant is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Chalfant ranks 126th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Chalfant's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Chalfant's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.5%.
Chalfant is more Multiracial than neighboring East Pittsburgh (4.4% Multiracial), Turtle Creek (5.8% Multiracial), Forest Hills (4.3% Multiracial), and Braddock Hills (6.1% Multiracial). Chalfant is less Multiracial than neighboring North Braddock (7.5% 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.