Conestoga, PA Demographics

A map of Conestoga's Population by Race

Conestoga, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,243, an increase from the 1,163 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 6.3% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Conestoga, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Conestoga has become considerably 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 Conestoga, that probability was 13.1% in 2020 and 25.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Conestoga is ranked the 887th 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). Conestoga was ranked the 911th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Conestoga's White Population

1,066 residents of Conestoga, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Conestoga is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Conestoga ranks 688th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conestoga's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Conestoga's population has decreased from 93.1% to 85.8%.

Conestoga is more White than neighboring Millersville (75.2% White), Willow Street (81.9% White), and Lancaster (39.7% White). Conestoga is less White than neighboring Refton (100% White), and Lampeter (86% White).

Conestoga's Black Population

0 residents of Conestoga, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Conestoga is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Conestoga ranks 1243rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conestoga's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Conestoga's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Conestoga is less Black than neighboring Millersville (4% Black), Willow Street (2.3% Black), Lancaster (12% Black), and Lampeter (1% Black).

Conestoga's Asian Population

78 residents of Conestoga, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Conestoga is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Conestoga ranks 841st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conestoga's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1014.3%. Asian residents' share of Conestoga's population has increased from 0.6% to 6.3%.

Conestoga is more Asian than neighboring Millersville (4.1% Asian), Willow Street (2.7% Asian), Refton (0% Asian), and Lancaster (2.9% Asian). Conestoga is less Asian than neighboring Lampeter (7.4% Asian).

Conestoga's Hispanic Population

77 residents of Conestoga, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Conestoga is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Conestoga ranks 671st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conestoga's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 92.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Conestoga's population has increased from 3.4% to 6.2%.

Conestoga is more Hispanic than neighboring Refton (0% Hispanic), and Lampeter (4.1% Hispanic). Conestoga is less Hispanic than neighboring Millersville (12.9% Hispanic), Willow Street (7.6% Hispanic), and Lancaster (40.6% Hispanic).

Conestoga's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Conestoga, 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 Conestoga is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Conestoga ranks 975th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Conestoga is less Native American/Other than neighboring Millersville (0.1% Native American/Other), Willow Street (3.5% Native American/Other), and Lancaster (0.8% Native American/Other).

Conestoga's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Conestoga, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Conestoga is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Conestoga ranks 1571st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conestoga's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Conestoga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Conestoga is more Multiracial than neighboring Refton (0% Multiracial), and Lampeter (1.6% Multiracial). Conestoga is less Multiracial than neighboring Millersville (3.7% Multiracial), Willow Street (1.9% Multiracial), and Lancaster (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.