Egypt, PA Demographics

A map of Egypt's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,420	2,189	79.3%	84.6%
Hispanic	494	222	16.2%	8.6%
Multiracial	102	63	3.3%	2.4%
Asian	37	44	1.2%	1.7%
Black	0	63	0.0%	2.4%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.3%

Egypt, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,053, a large increase from the 2,588 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.3% White, 16.2% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Egypt, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Egypt 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 Egypt, that probability was 27.6% in 2020 and 34.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Egypt is ranked the 467th 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). Egypt was ranked the 537th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Egypt's White Population

2,420 residents of Egypt, or 79.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Egypt is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Egypt ranks 1403rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Egypt's White population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Egypt's population has decreased from 84.6% to 79.3%.

Egypt is more White than neighboring Cementon (54% White), Stiles (75.2% White), and Coplay (66% White). Egypt is less White than neighboring Laurys Station (91.8% White), and Northampton (81.7% White).

Egypt's Black Population

0 residents of Egypt, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Egypt is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Egypt ranks 546th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Egypt's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Egypt's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Egypt is less Black than neighboring Cementon (7.2% Black), Stiles (8.3% Black), Coplay (5.9% Black), and Northampton (2.1% Black).

Egypt's Asian Population

37 residents of Egypt, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Egypt is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Egypt ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Egypt's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Asian residents' share of Egypt's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.2%.

Egypt is more Asian than neighboring Cementon (0% Asian), Stiles (0% Asian), Laurys Station (0% Asian), Coplay (0% Asian), and Northampton (0.9% Asian).

Egypt's Hispanic Population

494 residents of Egypt, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Egypt is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Egypt ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Egypt's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 122.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Egypt's population has increased from 8.6% to 16.2%.

Egypt is more Hispanic than neighboring Stiles (12.1% Hispanic), Laurys Station (3.2% Hispanic), and Northampton (12.7% Hispanic). Egypt is less Hispanic than neighboring Cementon (36.9% Hispanic), and Coplay (22.8% Hispanic).

Egypt's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Egypt, 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 Egypt is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Egypt ranks 1138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Egypt's Multiracial Population

102 residents of Egypt, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Egypt is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Egypt ranks 1414th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Egypt's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 61.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Egypt's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.3%.

Egypt is more Multiracial than neighboring Cementon (1.9% Multiracial), and Northampton (2.5% Multiracial). Egypt is less Multiracial than neighboring Stiles (4.3% Multiracial), Laurys Station (5% Multiracial), and Coplay (5.4% 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.