Chinchilla, PA Demographics

A map of Chinchilla's Population by Race

Chinchilla, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,213, a large increase from the 1,959 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 3.0% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chinchilla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chinchilla has become 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 Chinchilla, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 19.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chinchilla is ranked the 614th 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). Chinchilla was ranked the 663rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chinchilla's White Population

1,985 residents of Chinchilla, or 89.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chinchilla is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Chinchilla ranks 814th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chinchilla's White population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of Chinchilla's population has decreased from 92.3% to 89.7%.

Chinchilla is more White than neighboring Dickson City (88% White). Chinchilla is less White than neighboring Clarks Green (93.9% White), Clarks Summit (90.8% White), Waverly (93.9% White), and Blakely (94.3% White).

Chinchilla's Black Population

0 residents of Chinchilla, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chinchilla is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Chinchilla ranks 1480th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chinchilla's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Chinchilla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Chinchilla is less Black than neighboring Clarks Green (0.4% Black), Dickson City (0.5% Black), Clarks Summit (0.3% Black), and Blakely (1% Black).

Chinchilla's Asian Population

66 residents of Chinchilla, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chinchilla is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Chinchilla ranks 213th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chinchilla's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Asian residents' share of Chinchilla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Chinchilla is more Asian than neighboring Clarks Green (1.9% Asian), Dickson City (2.8% Asian), Clarks Summit (0.3% Asian), Waverly (0% Asian), and Blakely (0.1% Asian).

Chinchilla's Hispanic Population

114 residents of Chinchilla, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chinchilla is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Chinchilla ranks 1042nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chinchilla's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 192.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Chinchilla's population has increased from 2.0% to 5.2%.

Chinchilla is more Hispanic than neighboring Clarks Green (2.2% Hispanic), Clarks Summit (3.7% Hispanic), and Blakely (1.2% Hispanic). Chinchilla is less Hispanic than neighboring Dickson City (6% Hispanic), and Waverly (6.1% Hispanic).

Chinchilla's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Chinchilla, 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 Chinchilla is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Chinchilla ranks 1062nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Chinchilla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clarks Green (0.3% Native American/Other), Dickson City (1.8% Native American/Other), Clarks Summit (2.3% Native American/Other), and Blakely (0.3% Native American/Other).

Chinchilla's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Chinchilla, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chinchilla is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Chinchilla ranks 1509th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chinchilla's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Chinchilla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Chinchilla is more Multiracial than neighboring Clarks Green (1.3% Multiracial), Dickson City (0.9% Multiracial), and Waverly (0% Multiracial). Chinchilla is less Multiracial than neighboring Clarks Summit (2.5% Multiracial), and Blakely (3.1% 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.