Eddystone, PA Demographics

A map of Eddystone's Population by Race

Eddystone, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,562, an increase from the 2,459 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.6% White, 19.8% Black, 10.9% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Eddystone, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Eddystone has become considerably less 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 Eddystone, that probability was 58.3% in 2020 and 51.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Eddystone is ranked the 548th 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). Eddystone was ranked the 560th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Eddystone's White Population

1,681 residents of Eddystone, or 65.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Eddystone is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Eddystone ranks 1788th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eddystone's White population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. White residents' share of Eddystone's population has increased from 60.1% to 65.6%.

Eddystone is more White than neighboring Chester (13.3% White). Eddystone is less White than neighboring Woodlyn (79.3% White), Ridley Park (83.1% White), Folsom (93.3% White), and Prospect Park (73.8% White).

Eddystone's Black Population

508 residents of Eddystone, or 19.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Eddystone is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Eddystone ranks 65th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eddystone's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Eddystone's population has decreased from 20.7% to 19.8%.

Eddystone is more Black than neighboring Woodlyn (3.9% Black), Ridley Park (7.5% Black), Folsom (1.7% Black), and Prospect Park (14.7% Black). Eddystone is less Black than neighboring Chester (70.5% Black).

Eddystone's Asian Population

6 residents of Eddystone, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Eddystone is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Eddystone ranks 280th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eddystone's Asian population has declined by an estimated 89.7%. Asian residents' share of Eddystone's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.2%.

Eddystone is less Asian than neighboring Woodlyn (5.6% Asian), Ridley Park (1% Asian), Folsom (0.5% Asian), Chester (0.8% Asian), and Prospect Park (2.9% Asian).

Eddystone's Hispanic Population

278 residents of Eddystone, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Eddystone is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Eddystone ranks 296th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eddystone's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 59.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Eddystone's population has increased from 7.1% to 10.9%.

Eddystone is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodlyn (7.6% Hispanic), Ridley Park (4.7% Hispanic), Folsom (1.4% Hispanic), and Prospect Park (0.1% Hispanic). Eddystone is less Hispanic than neighboring Chester (11.1% Hispanic).

Eddystone's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Eddystone, 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 Eddystone is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Eddystone ranks 260th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eddystone's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Eddystone's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Eddystone is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodlyn (1.1% Native American/Other), Ridley Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Chester (1.5% Native American/Other), and Prospect Park (0.1% Native American/Other).

Eddystone's Multiracial Population

89 residents of Eddystone, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Eddystone is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Eddystone ranks 18th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eddystone's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 59.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Eddystone's population has decreased from 8.9% to 3.5%.

Eddystone is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodlyn (2.5% Multiracial), Ridley Park (3.2% Multiracial), Folsom (3.1% Multiracial), and Chester (2.8% Multiracial). Eddystone is less Multiracial than neighboring Prospect Park (8.4% 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.