Christiana, PA Demographics

A map of Christiana's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	891	951	89.3%	85.5%
Hispanic	37	72	3.7%	6.5%
Black	32	27	3.2%	2.4%
Multiracial	26	49	2.6%	4.4%
Native American/Other	12	9	1.2%	0.8%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.4%

Christiana, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 998, a large decrease from the 1,112 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.3% White, 3.7% Hispanic, 3.2% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Christiana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Christiana has become considerably less 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 Christiana, that probability was 26.2% in 2020 and 20.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Christiana is ranked the 1000th 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). Christiana was ranked the 935th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Christiana's White Population

891 residents of Christiana, or 89.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Christiana is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Christiana ranks 1363rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Christiana's White population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Christiana's population has increased from 85.5% to 89.3%.

Christiana is more White than neighboring Atglen (78.2% White), Gap (87.2% White), Parkesburg (53.8% White), and Cochranville (65.9% White). Christiana is less White than neighboring Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) (94.9% White).

Christiana's Black Population

32 residents of Christiana, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Christiana is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Christiana ranks 549th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Christiana's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Black residents' share of Christiana's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.2%.

Christiana is more Black than neighboring Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) (0% Black), and Cochranville (1% Black). Christiana is less Black than neighboring Atglen (4.5% Black), Gap (7.1% Black), and Parkesburg (16.6% Black).

Christiana's Asian Population

0 residents of Christiana, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Christiana is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Christiana ranks 1098th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Christiana is less Asian than neighboring Atglen (1.2% Asian), Gap (0.3% Asian), Parkesburg (1.3% Asian), and Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) (4.7% Asian).

Christiana's Hispanic Population

37 residents of Christiana, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Christiana is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Christiana ranks 339th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Christiana's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 48.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Christiana's population has decreased from 6.5% to 3.7%.

Christiana is more Hispanic than neighboring Gap (2.3% Hispanic), and Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) (0% Hispanic). Christiana is less Hispanic than neighboring Atglen (8.3% Hispanic), Parkesburg (18.5% Hispanic), and Cochranville (28.6% Hispanic).

Christiana's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Christiana, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Christiana is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Christiana ranks 287th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Christiana's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Christiana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Christiana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Atglen (0% Native American/Other), Gap (0% Native American/Other), Parkesburg (0% Native American/Other), Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) (0% Native American/Other), and Cochranville (0% Native American/Other).

Christiana's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Christiana, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Christiana is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Christiana ranks 458th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Christiana's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Christiana's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.6%.

Christiana is more Multiracial than neighboring Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) (0.4% Multiracial). Christiana is less Multiracial than neighboring Atglen (7.9% Multiracial), Gap (3.1% Multiracial), Parkesburg (9.7% Multiracial), and Cochranville (4.4% 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.