Dewart, PA Demographics

A map of Dewart's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,197	1,340	96.0%	96.8%
Multiracial	32	22	2.6%	1.6%
Native American/Other	18	1	1.4%	0.1%
Black	0	8	0.0%	0.6%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	0	9	0.0%	0.6%

Dewart, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,247, a decrease from the 1,385 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.0% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dewart, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dewart has become 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 Dewart, that probability was 6.4% in 2020 and 7.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dewart is ranked the 883rd 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). Dewart was ranked the 818th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dewart's White Population

1,197 residents of Dewart, or 96.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dewart is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Dewart ranks 151st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dewart's White population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Dewart's population has decreased from 96.8% to 96.0%.

Dewart is more White than neighboring Watsontown (91.3% White), and Montgomery (89% White). Dewart is less White than neighboring Allenwood (98.8% White), McEwensville (99.7% White), and New Columbia (99.5% White).

Dewart's Black Population

0 residents of Dewart, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dewart is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Dewart ranks 1196th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dewart's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Dewart's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Dewart is less Black than neighboring Watsontown (0.2% Black).

Dewart's Asian Population

0 residents of Dewart, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dewart is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Dewart ranks 1097th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dewart's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Dewart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dewart is less Asian than neighboring Watsontown (1.2% Asian), and Montgomery (0.4% Asian).

Dewart's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Dewart, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dewart is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Dewart ranks 1633rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dewart's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Dewart's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Dewart is less Hispanic than neighboring Watsontown (4.6% Hispanic), and Montgomery (4.7% Hispanic).

Dewart's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Dewart, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dewart is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Dewart ranks 1446th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dewart's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1700.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dewart's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.4%.

Dewart is more Native American/Other than neighboring Watsontown (0% Native American/Other), Allenwood (1.2% Native American/Other), Montgomery (0.3% Native American/Other), McEwensville (0% Native American/Other), and New Columbia (0% Native American/Other).

Dewart's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Dewart, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dewart is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Dewart ranks 1666th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dewart's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 45.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Dewart's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.6%.

Dewart is more Multiracial than neighboring Allenwood (0% Multiracial), McEwensville (0.3% Multiracial), and New Columbia (0.5% Multiracial). Dewart is less Multiracial than neighboring Montgomery (5.6% 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.