Duryea, PA Demographics

A map of Duryea's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,941	4,594	77.5%	91.2%
Hispanic	1,014	182	19.9%	3.6%
Asian	72	64	1.4%	1.3%
Multiracial	52	114	1.0%	2.3%
Black	5	69	0.1%	1.4%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	0.3%

Duryea, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,084, a less than 1% change from the 5,036 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.5% White, 19.9% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Duryea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Duryea has become considerably 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 Duryea, that probability was 16.6% in 2020 and 35.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Duryea is ranked the 267th 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). Duryea was ranked the 268th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Duryea's White Population

3,941 residents of Duryea, or 77.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Duryea is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Duryea ranks 938th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duryea's White population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. White residents' share of Duryea's population has decreased from 91.2% to 77.5%.

Duryea is less White than neighboring Hughestown (79.7% White), Pittston (79.4% White), West Pittston (93.7% White), Avoca (92.5% White), and Old Forge (82% White).

Duryea's Black Population

5 residents of Duryea, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Duryea is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Duryea ranks 814th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duryea's Black population has declined by an estimated 92.8%. Black residents' share of Duryea's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.1%.

Duryea is less Black than neighboring Hughestown (1.3% Black), Pittston (3.7% Black), West Pittston (1.2% Black), Avoca (0.3% Black), and Old Forge (0.7% Black).

Duryea's Asian Population

72 residents of Duryea, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Duryea is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Duryea ranks 489th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duryea's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of Duryea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Duryea is more Asian than neighboring Pittston (1.3% Asian), West Pittston (0.2% Asian), and Avoca (0% Asian). Duryea is less Asian than neighboring Hughestown (3.3% Asian), and Old Forge (1.7% Asian).

Duryea's Hispanic Population

1,014 residents of Duryea, or 19.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Duryea is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Duryea ranks 640th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duryea's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 457.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Duryea's population has increased from 3.6% to 19.9%.

Duryea is more Hispanic than neighboring Hughestown (4.1% Hispanic), Pittston (12.9% Hispanic), West Pittston (3.4% Hispanic), Avoca (2.9% Hispanic), and Old Forge (10.5% Hispanic).

Duryea's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Duryea, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Duryea is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Duryea ranks 1164th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duryea's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Duryea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Duryea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hughestown (0.3% Native American/Other), Pittston (0.2% Native American/Other), West Pittston (0.2% Native American/Other), and Old Forge (1% Native American/Other).

Duryea's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Duryea, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Duryea is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Duryea ranks 1484th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Duryea's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Duryea's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.0%.

Duryea is less Multiracial than neighboring Hughestown (11.3% Multiracial), Pittston (2.4% Multiracial), West Pittston (1.3% Multiracial), Avoca (4.3% Multiracial), and Old Forge (4.2% 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.