Downingtown, PA Demographics

A map of Downingtown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,046	5,789	61.1%	73.4%
Asian	1,263	292	15.3%	3.7%
Black	1,074	796	13.0%	10.1%
Hispanic	553	634	6.7%	8.0%
Multiracial	306	341	3.7%	4.3%
Native American/Other	13	40	0.2%	0.5%

Downingtown, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 8,255, an increase from the 7,892 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.1% White, 15.3% Asian, 13.0% Black, 6.7% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Downingtown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Downingtown has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Downingtown, that probability was 44.2% in 2020 and 58.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Downingtown is ranked the 133rd 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). Downingtown was ranked the 141st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Downingtown's White Population

5,046 residents of Downingtown, or 61.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Downingtown is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Downingtown ranks 1688th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downingtown's White population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. White residents' share of Downingtown's population has decreased from 73.4% to 61.1%.

Downingtown is less White than neighboring Thorndale (78.5% White), Eagleview (88.3% White), Marshallton CDP (Chester County) (90.4% White), Eagle (72.4% White), and Lionville (69.5% White).

Downingtown's Black Population

1,074 residents of Downingtown, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Downingtown is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Downingtown ranks 157th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downingtown's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.9%. Black residents' share of Downingtown's population has increased from 10.1% to 13.0%.

Downingtown is more Black than neighboring Thorndale (8% Black), Eagleview (1.4% Black), Marshallton CDP (Chester County) (0% Black), Eagle (4.6% Black), and Lionville (2.9% Black).

Downingtown's Asian Population

1,263 residents of Downingtown, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Downingtown is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Downingtown ranks 161st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downingtown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 332.5%. Asian residents' share of Downingtown's population has increased from 3.7% to 15.3%.

Downingtown is more Asian than neighboring Thorndale (1.1% Asian), Eagleview (2.2% Asian), Marshallton CDP (Chester County) (2.5% Asian), Eagle (0% Asian), and Lionville (11.4% Asian).

Downingtown's Hispanic Population

553 residents of Downingtown, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Downingtown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Downingtown ranks 246th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downingtown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Downingtown's population has decreased from 8.0% to 6.7%.

Downingtown is more Hispanic than neighboring Eagleview (3.4% Hispanic). Downingtown is less Hispanic than neighboring Thorndale (9.4% Hispanic), Marshallton CDP (Chester County) (7.1% Hispanic), Eagle (15.3% Hispanic), and Lionville (10% Hispanic).

Downingtown's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Downingtown, 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 Downingtown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Downingtown ranks 655th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downingtown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Downingtown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Downingtown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thorndale (0% Native American/Other), Marshallton CDP (Chester County) (0% Native American/Other), Eagle (0% Native American/Other), and Lionville (0% Native American/Other). Downingtown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eagleview (0.3% Native American/Other).

Downingtown's Multiracial Population

306 residents of Downingtown, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Downingtown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Downingtown ranks 480th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Downingtown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Downingtown's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.7%.

Downingtown is more Multiracial than neighboring Thorndale (3.1% Multiracial), and Marshallton CDP (Chester County) (0% Multiracial). Downingtown is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagleview (4.3% Multiracial), Eagle (7.7% Multiracial), and Lionville (6.1% 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.