Dillsburg, PA Demographics

A map of Dillsburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,269	2,326	86.3%	88.3%
Hispanic	220	105	8.4%	4.0%
Multiracial	84	103	3.2%	3.9%
Asian	30	59	1.1%	2.2%
Black	20	32	0.8%	1.2%
Native American/Other	6	10	0.2%	0.4%

Dillsburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,629, a less than 1% change from the 2,635 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.3% White, 8.4% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.8% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dillsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dillsburg 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 Dillsburg, that probability was 21.7% in 2020 and 24.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dillsburg is ranked the 533rd 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). Dillsburg was ranked the 526th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dillsburg's White Population

2,269 residents of Dillsburg, or 86.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dillsburg is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Dillsburg ranks 1194th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillsburg's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Dillsburg's population has decreased from 88.3% to 86.3%.

Dillsburg is more White than neighboring Messiah College (74.2% White). Dillsburg is less White than neighboring Franklintown (95.8% White), Mechanicsburg (87.9% White), Wellsville (93.3% White), and Boiling Springs (91.9% White).

Dillsburg's Black Population

20 residents of Dillsburg, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dillsburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Dillsburg ranks 873rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillsburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Black residents' share of Dillsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Dillsburg is more Black than neighboring Franklintown (0% Black), Wellsville (0% Black), and Boiling Springs (0.7% Black). Dillsburg is less Black than neighboring Messiah College (7.2% Black), and Mechanicsburg (1.5% Black).

Dillsburg's Asian Population

30 residents of Dillsburg, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dillsburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Dillsburg ranks 299th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 49.2%. Asian residents' share of Dillsburg's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.1%.

Dillsburg is more Asian than neighboring Franklintown (0.8% Asian), and Boiling Springs (0.4% Asian). Dillsburg is less Asian than neighboring Messiah College (4.1% Asian), Mechanicsburg (2.3% Asian), and Wellsville (2.1% Asian).

Dillsburg's Hispanic Population

220 residents of Dillsburg, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dillsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Dillsburg ranks 578th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 109.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Dillsburg's population has increased from 4.0% to 8.4%.

Dillsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Franklintown (0% Hispanic), Mechanicsburg (3.8% Hispanic), Wellsville (4.2% Hispanic), and Boiling Springs (3.1% Hispanic). Dillsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Messiah College (9.7% Hispanic).

Dillsburg's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Dillsburg, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dillsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Dillsburg ranks 898th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dillsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Dillsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Messiah College (0% Native American/Other), and Boiling Springs (0% Native American/Other). Dillsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Franklintown (2.3% Native American/Other), Mechanicsburg (1.6% Native American/Other), and Wellsville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Dillsburg's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Dillsburg, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dillsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Dillsburg ranks 638th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Dillsburg's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.2%.

Dillsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Franklintown (1% Multiracial), Mechanicsburg (2.9% Multiracial), and Wellsville (0% Multiracial). Dillsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Messiah College (4.9% Multiracial), and Boiling Springs (3.9% 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.