Collingdale, PA Demographics

A map of Collingdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	5,093	4,855	57.2%	54.5%
White	2,473	2,820	27.8%	31.7%
Hispanic	649	443	7.3%	5.0%
Asian	385	295	4.3%	3.3%
Multiracial	257	390	2.9%	4.4%
Native American/Other	40	105	0.4%	1.2%

Collingdale, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 8,897, a less than 1% change from the 8,908 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.2% Black, 27.8% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 4.3% Asian, 2.9% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Collingdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Collingdale has become less 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 Collingdale, that probability was 59.7% in 2020 and 58.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Collingdale is ranked the 115th 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). Collingdale was ranked the 112th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Collingdale's White Population

2,473 residents of Collingdale, or 27.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Collingdale is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Collingdale ranks 1869th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Collingdale's White population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. White residents' share of Collingdale's population has decreased from 31.7% to 27.8%.

Collingdale is more White than neighboring Sharon Hill (17.5% White), and Darby (9.8% White). Collingdale is less White than neighboring Aldan (38.5% White), Glenolden (69.1% White), and Clifton Heights (49.4% White).

Collingdale's Black Population

5,093 residents of Collingdale, or 57.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Collingdale is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Collingdale ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Collingdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Black residents' share of Collingdale's population has increased from 54.5% to 57.2%.

Collingdale is more Black than neighboring Aldan (42.1% Black), Glenolden (17.1% Black), and Clifton Heights (38.8% Black). Collingdale is less Black than neighboring Sharon Hill (75.1% Black), and Darby (84% Black).

Collingdale's Asian Population

385 residents of Collingdale, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Collingdale is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Collingdale ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Collingdale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 30.5%. Asian residents' share of Collingdale's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.3%.

Collingdale is more Asian than neighboring Sharon Hill (0% Asian), Darby (0.3% Asian), Glenolden (1.3% Asian), and Clifton Heights (2.3% Asian). Collingdale is less Asian than neighboring Aldan (5.4% Asian).

Collingdale's Hispanic Population

649 residents of Collingdale, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Collingdale is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Collingdale ranks 461st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Collingdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Collingdale's population has increased from 5.0% to 7.3%.

Collingdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Sharon Hill (4% Hispanic), Aldan (5.3% Hispanic), Darby (2.1% Hispanic), Glenolden (6.6% Hispanic), and Clifton Heights (2% Hispanic).

Collingdale's Native American/Other Population

40 residents of Collingdale, 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 Collingdale is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Collingdale ranks 99th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Collingdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Collingdale's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Collingdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sharon Hill (0% Native American/Other), Darby (0.1% Native American/Other), and Clifton Heights (0% Native American/Other). Collingdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glenolden (2.2% Native American/Other).

Collingdale's Multiracial Population

257 residents of Collingdale, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Collingdale is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Collingdale ranks 466th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Collingdale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Collingdale's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.9%.

Collingdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Sharon Hill (3.4% Multiracial), Aldan (8.2% Multiracial), Darby (3.7% Multiracial), Glenolden (3.6% Multiracial), and Clifton Heights (7.6% 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.