Colonial Park, PA Demographics

A map of Colonial Park's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,397	8,302	46.6%	51.1%
Black	4,452	3,440	24.7%	21.2%
Hispanic	2,335	1,904	12.9%	11.7%
Asian	1,851	1,717	10.3%	10.6%
Multiracial	879	758	4.9%	4.7%
Native American/Other	118	122	0.7%	0.8%

Colonial Park, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 18,032, a large increase from the 16,243 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.6% White, 24.7% Black, 12.9% Hispanic, 10.3% Asian, 4.9% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Colonial Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Colonial Park has become 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 Colonial Park, that probability was 66.7% in 2020 and 69.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Colonial Park is ranked the 38th 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). Colonial Park was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Colonial Park's White Population

8,397 residents of Colonial Park, or 46.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Colonial Park is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Colonial Park ranks 1827th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colonial Park's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Colonial Park's population has decreased from 51.1% to 46.6%.

Colonial Park is more White than neighboring Progress (44.9% White), and Penbrook (39.2% White). Colonial Park is less White than neighboring Paxtonia (69.8% White), Lawnton (47.3% White), and Paxtang (65.5% White).

Colonial Park's Black Population

4,452 residents of Colonial Park, or 24.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Colonial Park is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Colonial Park ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colonial Park's Black population has grown by an estimated 29.4%. Black residents' share of Colonial Park's population has increased from 21.2% to 24.7%.

Colonial Park is more Black than neighboring Paxtonia (2.8% Black), Progress (21.1% Black), Lawnton (21.8% Black), Paxtang (7.3% Black), and Penbrook (24.4% Black).

Colonial Park's Asian Population

1,851 residents of Colonial Park, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Colonial Park is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Colonial Park ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colonial Park's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Asian residents' share of Colonial Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.3%.

Colonial Park is more Asian than neighboring Penbrook (0% Asian). Colonial Park is less Asian than neighboring Paxtonia (14.8% Asian), Progress (13.2% Asian), Lawnton (22.5% Asian), and Paxtang (10.8% Asian).

Colonial Park's Hispanic Population

2,335 residents of Colonial Park, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Colonial Park is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Colonial Park ranks 137th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colonial Park's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Colonial Park's population has increased from 11.7% to 12.9%.

Colonial Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Paxtonia (8.1% Hispanic), Progress (10.2% Hispanic), Lawnton (7.2% Hispanic), and Paxtang (8% Hispanic). Colonial Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Penbrook (26.2% Hispanic).

Colonial Park's Native American/Other Population

118 residents of Colonial Park, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Colonial Park is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Colonial Park ranks 341st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colonial Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Colonial Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Colonial Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lawnton (0% Native American/Other). Colonial Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paxtonia (1.1% Native American/Other), Progress (3.9% Native American/Other), Paxtang (1.7% Native American/Other), and Penbrook (1.9% Native American/Other).

Colonial Park's Multiracial Population

879 residents of Colonial Park, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Colonial Park is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Colonial Park ranks 390th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colonial Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Colonial Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Colonial Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Paxtonia (3.5% Multiracial), and Lawnton (1% Multiracial). Colonial Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Progress (6.6% Multiracial), Paxtang (6.6% Multiracial), and Penbrook (8.4% 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.