Charleroi, PA Demographics

A map of Charleroi's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,177	3,261	75.6%	77.0%
Black	629	446	15.0%	10.5%
Multiracial	283	303	6.7%	7.2%
Asian	88	52	2.1%	1.2%
Hispanic	23	139	0.5%	3.3%
Native American/Other	2	33	0.0%	0.8%

Charleroi, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,202, a less than 1% change from the 4,234 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.6% White, 15.0% Black, 6.7% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 0.5% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Charleroi, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Charleroi has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Charleroi, that probability was 38.9% in 2020 and 40.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Charleroi is ranked the 339th 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). Charleroi was ranked the 336th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Charleroi's White Population

3,177 residents of Charleroi, or 75.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Charleroi is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Charleroi ranks 1630th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charleroi's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Charleroi's population has decreased from 77.0% to 75.6%.

Charleroi is more White than neighboring Monessen (72.2% White), and Twilight (69.2% White). Charleroi is less White than neighboring North Charleroi (88.8% White), Speers (94.4% White), and Belle Vernon (82.2% White).

Charleroi's Black Population

629 residents of Charleroi, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Charleroi is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Charleroi ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charleroi's Black population has grown by an estimated 41.0%. Black residents' share of Charleroi's population has increased from 10.5% to 15.0%.

Charleroi is more Black than neighboring North Charleroi (3.6% Black), Twilight (1.8% Black), Speers (2.4% Black), and Belle Vernon (5% Black). Charleroi is less Black than neighboring Monessen (18.8% Black).

Charleroi's Asian Population

88 residents of Charleroi, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Charleroi is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Charleroi ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charleroi's Asian population has grown by an estimated 69.2%. Asian residents' share of Charleroi's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.1%.

Charleroi is more Asian than neighboring North Charleroi (0.5% Asian), Monessen (0.4% Asian), Twilight (0% Asian), Speers (0% Asian), and Belle Vernon (0.5% Asian).

Charleroi's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Charleroi, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Charleroi is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Charleroi ranks 702nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charleroi's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 83.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Charleroi's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.5%.

Charleroi is more Hispanic than neighboring Twilight (0% Hispanic). Charleroi is less Hispanic than neighboring North Charleroi (1.6% Hispanic), Monessen (2.3% Hispanic), Speers (1.1% Hispanic), and Belle Vernon (1.7% Hispanic).

Charleroi's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Charleroi, 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 Charleroi is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Charleroi ranks 317th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charleroi's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 93.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Charleroi's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Charleroi is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Charleroi (0.1% Native American/Other), and Monessen (1.4% Native American/Other).

Charleroi's Multiracial Population

283 residents of Charleroi, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Charleroi is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Charleroi ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Charleroi's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Charleroi's population has decreased from 7.2% to 6.7%.

Charleroi is more Multiracial than neighboring North Charleroi (5.5% Multiracial), Monessen (5% Multiracial), and Speers (2.2% Multiracial). Charleroi is less Multiracial than neighboring Twilight (29% Multiracial), and Belle Vernon (10.5% 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.