Croydon, PA Demographics

A map of Croydon's Population by Race

Croydon, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 9,684, a decrease from the 10,014 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.2% White, 9.2% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 3.4% Black, 1.6% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Croydon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Croydon 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 Croydon, that probability was 44.8% in 2020 and 34.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Croydon is ranked the 93rd 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). Croydon was ranked the 86th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Croydon's White Population

7,762 residents of Croydon, or 80.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Croydon is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Croydon ranks 1697th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Croydon's White population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Croydon's population has increased from 72.7% to 80.2%.

Croydon is more White than neighboring Beverly (49.5% White), Bristol (71.1% White), and Burlington (40% White). Croydon is less White than neighboring Eddington (85.6% White), and Hulmeville (93.2% White).

Croydon's Black Population

327 residents of Croydon, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Croydon is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Croydon ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Croydon's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.1%. Black residents' share of Croydon's population has decreased from 6.5% to 3.4%.

Croydon is more Black than neighboring Eddington (0.7% Black), and Hulmeville (0% Black). Croydon is less Black than neighboring Beverly (21% Black), Bristol (3.7% Black), and Burlington (36.7% Black).

Croydon's Asian Population

152 residents of Croydon, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Croydon is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Croydon ranks 216th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Croydon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 49.3%. Asian residents' share of Croydon's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.6%.

Croydon is more Asian than neighboring Beverly (0.6% Asian), Bristol (1.3% Asian), Burlington (1.2% Asian), and Eddington (0% Asian). Croydon is less Asian than neighboring Hulmeville (4.9% Asian).

Croydon's Hispanic Population

893 residents of Croydon, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Croydon is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Croydon ranks 112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Croydon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Croydon's population has decreased from 13.2% to 9.2%.

Croydon is more Hispanic than neighboring Eddington (6.6% Hispanic), and Hulmeville (1% Hispanic). Croydon is less Hispanic than neighboring Beverly (15.8% Hispanic), Bristol (16.7% Hispanic), and Burlington (11.6% Hispanic).

Croydon's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Croydon, 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 Croydon is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Croydon ranks 460th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Croydon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Croydon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Croydon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (0.3% Native American/Other), Eddington (0% Native American/Other), and Hulmeville (0% Native American/Other). Croydon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beverly (2.1% Native American/Other), and Bristol (0.9% Native American/Other).

Croydon's Multiracial Population

514 residents of Croydon, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Croydon is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Croydon ranks 628th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Croydon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Croydon's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.3%.

Croydon is more Multiracial than neighboring Hulmeville (1% Multiracial). Croydon is less Multiracial than neighboring Beverly (11% Multiracial), Bristol (6.2% Multiracial), Burlington (10.3% Multiracial), and Eddington (7.2% 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.