Elkins Park, PA Demographics

A map of Elkins Park's Population by Race

Elkins Park, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 7,213, an increase from the 6,901 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.6% White, 27.0% Black, 6.4% Hispanic, 5.6% Asian, 4.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elkins Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elkins Park has become more 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 Elkins Park, that probability was 57.0% in 2020 and 59.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkins Park is ranked the 163rd 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). Elkins Park was ranked the 168th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkins Park's White Population

4,083 residents of Elkins Park, or 56.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkins Park is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Elkins Park ranks 1785th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkins Park's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Elkins Park's population has decreased from 60.5% to 56.6%.

Elkins Park is more White than neighboring McKinley (48.8% White). Elkins Park is less White than neighboring Jenkintown (79.8% White), Wyncote (74.1% White), Glenside (80.3% White), and Cheltenham Village (64.1% White).

Elkins Park's Black Population

1,951 residents of Elkins Park, or 27.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elkins Park is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Elkins Park ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkins Park's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. Black residents' share of Elkins Park's population has increased from 23.8% to 27.0%.

Elkins Park is more Black than neighboring McKinley (16.9% Black), Jenkintown (8.4% Black), Wyncote (18.7% Black), and Glenside (8.4% Black). Elkins Park is less Black than neighboring Cheltenham Village (28% Black).

Elkins Park's Asian Population

404 residents of Elkins Park, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elkins Park is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Elkins Park ranks 106th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkins Park's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Asian residents' share of Elkins Park's population has increased from 5.0% to 5.6%.

Elkins Park is more Asian than neighboring Jenkintown (1.6% Asian), Wyncote (2.4% Asian), Glenside (1.9% Asian), and Cheltenham Village (0% Asian). Elkins Park is less Asian than neighboring McKinley (7.2% Asian).

Elkins Park's Hispanic Population

464 residents of Elkins Park, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkins Park is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Elkins Park ranks 425th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkins Park's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkins Park's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.4%.

Elkins Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Jenkintown (4.1% Hispanic), Wyncote (1.5% Hispanic), Glenside (4.6% Hispanic), and Cheltenham Village (5.9% Hispanic). Elkins Park is less Hispanic than neighboring McKinley (9.6% Hispanic).

Elkins Park's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elkins Park, 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 Elkins Park is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkins Park ranks 79th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkins Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkins Park's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Elkins Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring McKinley (11.9% Native American/Other), Jenkintown (0.8% Native American/Other), and Glenside (0.3% Native American/Other).

Elkins Park's Multiracial Population

311 residents of Elkins Park, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkins Park is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Elkins Park ranks 577th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkins Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Elkins Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Elkins Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Wyncote (3.3% Multiracial), and Cheltenham Village (2% Multiracial). Elkins Park is less Multiracial than neighboring McKinley (5.6% Multiracial), and Jenkintown (5.3% 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.