Economy, PA Demographics

A map of Economy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,495	8,498	94.3%	93.4%
Multiracial	361	267	4.0%	2.9%
Black	97	89	1.1%	1.0%
Hispanic	36	178	0.4%	2.0%
Asian	8	25	0.1%	0.3%
Native American/Other	8	41	0.1%	0.5%

Economy, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 9,005, a slight decrease from the 9,098 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% White, 4.0% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.1% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Economy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Economy has become less 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 Economy, that probability was 12.6% in 2020 and 10.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Economy is ranked the 112th 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). Economy was ranked the 108th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Economy's White Population

8,495 residents of Economy, or 94.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Economy is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Economy ranks 648th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Economy's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Economy's population has increased from 93.4% to 94.3%.

Economy is more White than neighboring Baden (91.7% White), Bell Acres (85.8% White), Conway (91.4% White), Ambridge (63.8% White), and Aliquippa (53.6% White).

Economy's Black Population

97 residents of Economy, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Economy is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Economy ranks 970th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Economy's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Black residents' share of Economy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Economy is more Black than neighboring Baden (0.2% Black). Economy is less Black than neighboring Bell Acres (2% Black), Ambridge (19.4% Black), and Aliquippa (34.7% Black).

Economy's Asian Population

8 residents of Economy, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Economy is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Economy ranks 1187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Economy's Asian population has declined by an estimated 68.0%. Asian residents' share of Economy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Economy is more Asian than neighboring Baden (0% Asian), Conway (0% Asian), and Ambridge (0% Asian). Economy is less Asian than neighboring Bell Acres (1.8% Asian), and Aliquippa (0.6% Asian).

Economy's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Economy, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Economy is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Economy ranks 1057th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Economy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 79.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Economy's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.4%.

Economy is less Hispanic than neighboring Baden (6.2% Hispanic), Bell Acres (1.3% Hispanic), Conway (2.1% Hispanic), Ambridge (7.9% Hispanic), and Aliquippa (5.1% Hispanic).

Economy's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Economy, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Economy is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Economy ranks 761st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Economy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Economy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Economy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Baden (0% Native American/Other), and Conway (0% Native American/Other). Economy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bell Acres (1.7% Native American/Other), Ambridge (0.2% Native American/Other), and Aliquippa (1% Native American/Other).

Economy's Multiracial Population

361 residents of Economy, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Economy is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Economy ranks 1169th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Economy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Economy's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.0%.

Economy is more Multiracial than neighboring Baden (1.8% Multiracial). Economy is less Multiracial than neighboring Bell Acres (7.4% Multiracial), Conway (5.5% Multiracial), Ambridge (8.7% Multiracial), and Aliquippa (4.9% 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.