Confluence, PA Demographics
A map of Confluence's Population by Race
Confluence, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 577, a large decrease from the 722 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.1% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Confluence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Confluence 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 Confluence, that probability was 7.8% in 2020 and 13.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Confluence is ranked the 1288th 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). Confluence was ranked the 1137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Confluence's White Population
537 residents of Confluence, or 93.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Confluence is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Confluence ranks 243rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Confluence's White population has declined by an estimated 22.5%. White residents' share of Confluence's population has decreased from 96.0% to 93.1%.
Confluence is more White than neighboring Friendsville (93% White). Confluence is less White than neighboring Ursina (97.1% White), Addison (94.4% White), Markleysburg (94.6% White), and Ohiopyle (100% White).
Confluence's Black Population
6 residents of Confluence, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Confluence is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Confluence ranks 1527th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Confluence's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Black residents' share of Confluence's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.0%.
Confluence is more Black than neighboring Ursina (0% Black), Addison (0% Black), and Ohiopyle (0% Black). Confluence is less Black than neighboring Markleysburg (3.3% Black), and Friendsville (1.7% Black).
Confluence's Asian Population
0 residents of Confluence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Confluence is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Confluence ranks 1360th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Confluence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Confluence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Confluence is less Asian than neighboring Ursina (0.5% Asian), and Friendsville (0.5% Asian).
Confluence's Hispanic Population
7 residents of Confluence, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Confluence is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Confluence ranks 1375th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Confluence's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Confluence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.
Confluence is more Hispanic than neighboring Ursina (0% Hispanic), Addison (0% Hispanic), Markleysburg (0% Hispanic), and Ohiopyle (0% Hispanic). Confluence is less Hispanic than neighboring Friendsville (3.6% Hispanic).
Confluence's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of Confluence, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Confluence is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Confluence ranks 1459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Confluence's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Native American/Other residents' share of Confluence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.
Confluence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ursina (0% Native American/Other), Markleysburg (0% Native American/Other), and Ohiopyle (0% Native American/Other). Confluence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Addison (0.4% Native American/Other), and Friendsville (0.5% Native American/Other).
Confluence's Multiracial Population
25 residents of Confluence, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Confluence is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Confluence ranks 1323rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Confluence's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Confluence's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.3%.
Confluence is more Multiracial than neighboring Ursina (2.4% Multiracial), Markleysburg (2.1% Multiracial), Ohiopyle (0% Multiracial), and Friendsville (0.7% Multiracial). Confluence is less Multiracial than neighboring Addison (5.2% 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.