Elizabeth, PA Demographics

A map of Elizabeth's Population by Race

Elizabeth, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,371, a slight decrease from the 1,398 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.5% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.7% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elizabeth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth, that probability was 25.1% in 2020 and 30.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elizabeth is ranked the 835th 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). Elizabeth was ranked the 814th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elizabeth's White Population

1,131 residents of Elizabeth, or 82.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elizabeth is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Elizabeth ranks 1329th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Elizabeth's population has decreased from 86.1% to 82.5%.

Elizabeth is more White than neighboring Clairton (45.3% White). Elizabeth is less White than neighboring West Elizabeth (94.5% White), Elrama (100% White), Lincoln (93.7% White), and Jefferson Hills (89.1% White).

Elizabeth's Black Population

64 residents of Elizabeth, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elizabeth is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Elizabeth ranks 276th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. Black residents' share of Elizabeth's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.7%.

Elizabeth is more Black than neighboring West Elizabeth (0.3% Black), Elrama (0% Black), Lincoln (0.9% Black), and Jefferson Hills (2.1% Black). Elizabeth is less Black than neighboring Clairton (43.9% Black).

Elizabeth's Asian Population

3 residents of Elizabeth, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elizabeth is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Elizabeth ranks 1355th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Elizabeth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Elizabeth is more Asian than neighboring Clairton (0% Asian), Elrama (0% Asian), and Lincoln (0% Asian). Elizabeth is less Asian than neighboring West Elizabeth (1.7% Asian), and Jefferson Hills (4.1% Asian).

Elizabeth's Hispanic Population

104 residents of Elizabeth, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elizabeth is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Elizabeth ranks 1173rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 352.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Elizabeth's population has increased from 1.6% to 7.6%.

Elizabeth is more Hispanic than neighboring West Elizabeth (0.9% Hispanic), Clairton (4% Hispanic), Elrama (0% Hispanic), Lincoln (3.5% Hispanic), and Jefferson Hills (1.8% Hispanic).

Elizabeth's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Elizabeth ranks 801st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elizabeth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Elizabeth is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Elizabeth (0% Native American/Other), Clairton (0% Native American/Other), Elrama (0% Native American/Other), and Jefferson Hills (0% Native American/Other). Elizabeth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln (1.3% Native American/Other).

Elizabeth's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Elizabeth, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elizabeth is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Elizabeth ranks 120th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Elizabeth's population has decreased from 6.4% to 4.9%.

Elizabeth is more Multiracial than neighboring West Elizabeth (2.6% Multiracial), Elrama (0% Multiracial), Lincoln (0.7% Multiracial), and Jefferson Hills (2.8% Multiracial). Elizabeth is less Multiracial than neighboring Clairton (6.8% 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.