Cheyney University, PA Demographics

A map of Cheyney University's Population by Race

Cheyney University, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 308, a dramatic decrease from the 565 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.2% Black, 29.9% White, 14.6% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cheyney University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cheyney University has become slightly 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 Cheyney University, that probability was 68.9% in 2020 and 69.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cheyney University is ranked the 1573rd 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). Cheyney University was ranked the 1267th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cheyney University's White Population

92 residents of Cheyney University, or 29.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cheyney University is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Cheyney University ranks 1847th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cheyney University's White population has declined by an estimated 62.4%. White residents' share of Cheyney University's population has decreased from 43.4% to 29.9%.

Cheyney University is less White than neighboring Dilworthtown (79.4% White), Chester Heights (83.3% White), West Chester (72.7% White), Lima (95.1% White), and Chadds Ford (74.3% White).

Cheyney University's Black Population

133 residents of Cheyney University, or 43.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cheyney University is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Cheyney University ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cheyney University's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Black residents' share of Cheyney University's population has increased from 22.8% to 43.2%.

Cheyney University is more Black than neighboring Dilworthtown (1% Black), Chester Heights (3.7% Black), West Chester (13.5% Black), Lima (3.4% Black), and Chadds Ford (0.1% Black).

Cheyney University's Asian Population

45 residents of Cheyney University, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cheyney University is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Cheyney University ranks 84th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cheyney University's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.4%. Asian residents' share of Cheyney University's population has increased from 6.0% to 14.6%.

Cheyney University is more Asian than neighboring Chester Heights (3.9% Asian), West Chester (2.1% Asian), Lima (1.3% Asian), and Chadds Ford (3% Asian). Cheyney University is less Asian than neighboring Dilworthtown (15.7% Asian).

Cheyney University's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Cheyney University, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cheyney University is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Cheyney University ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cheyney University's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 87.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cheyney University's population has decreased from 25.8% to 6.2%.

Cheyney University is more Hispanic than neighboring Dilworthtown (0.3% Hispanic), and Lima (0.1% Hispanic). Cheyney University is less Hispanic than neighboring West Chester (8.3% Hispanic), and Chadds Ford (11.9% Hispanic).

Cheyney University's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Cheyney University, 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 Cheyney University is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Cheyney University ranks 239th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cheyney University's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cheyney University's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Cheyney University is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Chester (0.1% Native American/Other), and Chadds Ford (0.9% Native American/Other).

Cheyney University's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Cheyney University, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cheyney University is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Cheyney University ranks 1774th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cheyney University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 216.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Cheyney University's population has increased from 1.1% to 6.2%.

Cheyney University is more Multiracial than neighboring Dilworthtown (3.6% Multiracial), Chester Heights (2.9% Multiracial), West Chester (3.3% Multiracial), and Lima (0.1% Multiracial). Cheyney University is less Multiracial than neighboring Chadds Ford (9.8% 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.