East Salem, PA Demographics

A map of East Salem's Population by Race

East Salem, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 115, a dramatic decrease from the 169 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 9.6% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Salem, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Salem 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 East Salem, that probability was 3.5% in 2020 and 24.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Salem is ranked the 1856th 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 Salem was ranked the 1712th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Salem's White Population

99 residents of East Salem, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Salem is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. East Salem ranks 47th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Salem's White population has declined by an estimated 40.4%. White residents' share of East Salem's population has decreased from 98.2% to 86.1%.

East Salem is less White than neighboring Thompsontown (88.5% White), McAlisterville (99.5% White), Millerstown (92.5% White), McClure (97.3% White), and Beaver Springs (96.2% White).

East Salem's Black Population

0 residents of East Salem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Salem is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. East Salem ranks 1527th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Salem's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of East Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Salem is less Black than neighboring Millerstown (0.5% Black).

East Salem's Asian Population

0 residents of East Salem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Salem is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. East Salem ranks 1426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Salem's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of East Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Salem is less Asian than neighboring McAlisterville (0.5% Asian), and Millerstown (1% Asian).

East Salem's Hispanic Population

11 residents of East Salem, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Salem is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. East Salem ranks 1403rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Salem's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Salem's population has increased from 1.2% to 9.6%.

East Salem is more Hispanic than neighboring Thompsontown (1.7% Hispanic), McAlisterville (0% Hispanic), Millerstown (4.1% Hispanic), McClure (0% Hispanic), and Beaver Springs (2.1% Hispanic).

East Salem's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Salem, 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 East Salem is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. East Salem ranks 1459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Salem's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of East Salem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Salem's Multiracial Population

5 residents of East Salem, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Salem is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. East Salem ranks 1822nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Salem's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Salem's population has increased from 0.6% to 4.3%.

East Salem is more Multiracial than neighboring McAlisterville (0% Multiracial), Millerstown (1.9% Multiracial), McClure (2.7% Multiracial), and Beaver Springs (1.7% Multiracial). East Salem is less Multiracial than neighboring Thompsontown (9.7% 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.