Delaware Water Gap, PA Demographics

A map of Delaware Water Gap's Population by Race

Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 738, an increase from the 675 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.4% White, 12.7% Hispanic, 8.1% Multiracial, 4.1% Black, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Delaware Water Gap, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Delaware Water Gap has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Delaware Water Gap, that probability was 41.5% in 2020 and 46.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Delaware Water Gap is ranked the 1153rd 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). Delaware Water Gap was ranked the 1180th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Delaware Water Gap's White Population

527 residents of Delaware Water Gap, or 71.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Delaware Water Gap is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Delaware Water Gap ranks 1660th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delaware Water Gap's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Delaware Water Gap's population has decreased from 75.3% to 71.4%.

Delaware Water Gap is more White than neighboring East Stroudsburg (56.6% White), Stroudsburg (55.9% White), and Arlington Heights (54.6% White). Delaware Water Gap is less White than neighboring Columbia (96.6% White), and Portland (94.1% White).

Delaware Water Gap's Black Population

30 residents of Delaware Water Gap, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Delaware Water Gap is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Delaware Water Gap ranks 216th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delaware Water Gap's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Delaware Water Gap's population has decreased from 6.7% to 4.1%.

Delaware Water Gap is more Black than neighboring Columbia (0% Black), and Portland (0% Black). Delaware Water Gap is less Black than neighboring East Stroudsburg (19.2% Black), Stroudsburg (11% Black), and Arlington Heights (8.5% Black).

Delaware Water Gap's Asian Population

12 residents of Delaware Water Gap, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Delaware Water Gap is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Delaware Water Gap ranks 150th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delaware Water Gap's Asian population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Asian residents' share of Delaware Water Gap's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.6%.

Delaware Water Gap is more Asian than neighboring Stroudsburg (0.6% Asian), Columbia (0% Asian), Portland (0% Asian), and Arlington Heights (1.5% Asian). Delaware Water Gap is less Asian than neighboring East Stroudsburg (2.6% Asian).

Delaware Water Gap's Hispanic Population

94 residents of Delaware Water Gap, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Delaware Water Gap is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Delaware Water Gap ranks 168th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delaware Water Gap's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Delaware Water Gap's population has increased from 10.5% to 12.7%.

Delaware Water Gap is more Hispanic than neighboring Columbia (3.4% Hispanic), and Portland (1.5% Hispanic). Delaware Water Gap is less Hispanic than neighboring East Stroudsburg (18.8% Hispanic), Stroudsburg (22.1% Hispanic), and Arlington Heights (27.4% Hispanic).

Delaware Water Gap's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Delaware Water Gap, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Delaware Water Gap is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Delaware Water Gap ranks 1359th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delaware Water Gap's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1400.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Delaware Water Gap's population has increased from 0.1% to 2.0%.

Delaware Water Gap is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Stroudsburg (1.2% Native American/Other), Stroudsburg (1.3% Native American/Other), Columbia (0% Native American/Other), and Arlington Heights (0.7% Native American/Other). Delaware Water Gap is less Native American/Other than neighboring Portland (2.2% Native American/Other).

Delaware Water Gap's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Delaware Water Gap, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Delaware Water Gap is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Delaware Water Gap ranks 822nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delaware Water Gap's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Delaware Water Gap's population has increased from 3.6% to 8.1%.

Delaware Water Gap is more Multiracial than neighboring East Stroudsburg (1.6% Multiracial), Columbia (0% Multiracial), Portland (2.2% Multiracial), and Arlington Heights (7.3% Multiracial). Delaware Water Gap is less Multiracial than neighboring Stroudsburg (9.1% 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.