East Petersburg, PA Demographics

A map of East Petersburg's Population by Race

East Petersburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,591, a less than 1% change from the 4,573 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.8% White, 9.4% Multiracial, 9.0% Hispanic, 1.7% Asian, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Petersburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Petersburg has become slightly 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 East Petersburg, that probability was 35.2% in 2020 and 36.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Petersburg is ranked the 302nd 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). East Petersburg was ranked the 300th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Petersburg's White Population

3,619 residents of East Petersburg, or 78.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Petersburg is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. East Petersburg ranks 1567th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Petersburg's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of East Petersburg's population has decreased from 79.6% to 78.8%.

East Petersburg is more White than neighboring Lancaster (39.7% White). East Petersburg is less White than neighboring Landisville (95.4% White), Lititz (89.7% White), Manheim (86.9% White), and Salunga (93.5% White).

East Petersburg's Black Population

0 residents of East Petersburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Petersburg is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. East Petersburg ranks 370th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Petersburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of East Petersburg's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.0%.

East Petersburg is less Black than neighboring Landisville (0.7% Black), Lititz (1.4% Black), Lancaster (12% Black), and Manheim (2.8% Black).

East Petersburg's Asian Population

78 residents of East Petersburg, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Petersburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. East Petersburg ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Petersburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Asian residents' share of East Petersburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

East Petersburg is more Asian than neighboring Landisville (0% Asian), and Manheim (0.5% Asian). East Petersburg is less Asian than neighboring Lititz (2.4% Asian), Lancaster (2.9% Asian), and Salunga (3.2% Asian).

East Petersburg's Hispanic Population

413 residents of East Petersburg, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Petersburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. East Petersburg ranks 151st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Petersburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Hispanic residents' share of East Petersburg's population has decreased from 11.0% to 9.0%.

East Petersburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Landisville (2% Hispanic), Lititz (5.2% Hispanic), Manheim (5.1% Hispanic), and Salunga (1.2% Hispanic). East Petersburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Lancaster (40.6% Hispanic).

East Petersburg's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of East Petersburg, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Petersburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. East Petersburg ranks 379th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Petersburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 45.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Petersburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

East Petersburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Landisville (0% Native American/Other), Lititz (0% Native American/Other), Lancaster (0.8% Native American/Other), Manheim (0% Native American/Other), and Salunga (0% Native American/Other).

East Petersburg's Multiracial Population

433 residents of East Petersburg, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Petersburg is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. East Petersburg ranks 942nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Petersburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 183.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Petersburg's population has increased from 3.3% to 9.4%.

East Petersburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Landisville (1.9% Multiracial), Lititz (1.2% Multiracial), Lancaster (4% Multiracial), Manheim (4.8% Multiracial), and Salunga (2.1% 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.