Elysburg, PA Demographics

A map of Elysburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,456	2,025	98.6%	94.1%
Hispanic	23	47	0.9%	2.2%
Multiracial	12	52	0.5%	2.4%
Asian	1	18	0.0%	0.8%
Black	0	6	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.2%

Elysburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,492, a large increase from the 2,152 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.6% White, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elysburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elysburg has become considerably 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 Elysburg, that probability was 11.3% in 2020 and 2.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elysburg is ranked the 570th 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). Elysburg was ranked the 619th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elysburg's White Population

2,456 residents of Elysburg, or 98.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elysburg is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Elysburg ranks 548th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elysburg's White population has grown by an estimated 21.3%. White residents' share of Elysburg's population has increased from 94.1% to 98.6%.

Elysburg is more White than neighboring Shamokin (82.2% White), Edgewood (83.9% White), and Ranshaw (95.2% White). Elysburg is less White than neighboring Tharptown (Uniontown) (100% White), and Marshallton CDP (Northumberland County) (100% White).

Elysburg's Black Population

0 residents of Elysburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elysburg is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Elysburg ranks 1400th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elysburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elysburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elysburg is less Black than neighboring Shamokin (1% Black), Edgewood (1.6% Black), and Ranshaw (3% Black).

Elysburg's Asian Population

1 residents of Elysburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elysburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Elysburg ranks 683rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elysburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 94.4%. Asian residents' share of Elysburg's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Elysburg is less Asian than neighboring Edgewood (0.3% Asian).

Elysburg's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Elysburg, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elysburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Elysburg ranks 969th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elysburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Elysburg's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.9%.

Elysburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Tharptown (Uniontown) (0% Hispanic), and Marshallton CDP (Northumberland County) (0% Hispanic). Elysburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Shamokin (8.9% Hispanic), Edgewood (9% Hispanic), and Ranshaw (1.8% Hispanic).

Elysburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elysburg, 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 Elysburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Elysburg ranks 1294th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Elysburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shamokin (0.5% Native American/Other).

Elysburg's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Elysburg, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elysburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Elysburg ranks 1424th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elysburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 76.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Elysburg's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.5%.

Elysburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Tharptown (Uniontown) (0% Multiracial), Marshallton CDP (Northumberland County) (0% Multiracial), and Ranshaw (0% Multiracial). Elysburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Shamokin (7.5% Multiracial), and Edgewood (5.1% 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.