Emsworth, PA Demographics

A map of Emsworth's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,937	2,142	78.6%	84.8%
Hispanic	273	92	11.1%	3.6%
Black	131	102	5.3%	4.0%
Multiracial	119	127	4.8%	5.0%
Asian	5	47	0.2%	1.9%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.6%

Emsworth, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,465, a slight decrease from the 2,525 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.6% White, 11.1% Hispanic, 5.3% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Emsworth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Emsworth 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 Emsworth, that probability was 27.5% in 2020 and 36.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Emsworth is ranked the 574th 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). Emsworth was ranked the 547th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Emsworth's White Population

1,937 residents of Emsworth, or 78.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Emsworth is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Emsworth ranks 1391st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emsworth's White population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Emsworth's population has decreased from 84.8% to 78.6%.

Emsworth is more White than neighboring Avalon (78.5% White). Emsworth is less White than neighboring Ben Avon (83.9% White), Ben Avon Heights (96.7% White), Glenfield (89.9% White), and Bellevue (82.9% White).

Emsworth's Black Population

131 residents of Emsworth, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Emsworth is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Emsworth ranks 369th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emsworth's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.4%. Black residents' share of Emsworth's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.3%.

Emsworth is more Black than neighboring Ben Avon Heights (0% Black), and Glenfield (0% Black). Emsworth is less Black than neighboring Ben Avon (6.3% Black), Avalon (15.6% Black), and Bellevue (9.1% Black).

Emsworth's Asian Population

5 residents of Emsworth, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Emsworth is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Emsworth ranks 356th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emsworth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 89.4%. Asian residents' share of Emsworth's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.2%.

Emsworth is more Asian than neighboring Glenfield (0% Asian). Emsworth is less Asian than neighboring Ben Avon (0.8% Asian), Ben Avon Heights (2% Asian), Avalon (2.7% Asian), and Bellevue (0.9% Asian).

Emsworth's Hispanic Population

273 residents of Emsworth, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Emsworth is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Emsworth ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emsworth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 196.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Emsworth's population has increased from 3.6% to 11.1%.

Emsworth is more Hispanic than neighboring Ben Avon (4.1% Hispanic), Ben Avon Heights (0.7% Hispanic), Avalon (1.9% Hispanic), Glenfield (3% Hispanic), and Bellevue (1.7% Hispanic).

Emsworth's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Emsworth, 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 Emsworth is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Emsworth ranks 525th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emsworth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Emsworth's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Emsworth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ben Avon (0.9% Native American/Other), Avalon (0.4% Native American/Other), and Glenfield (1% Native American/Other).

Emsworth's Multiracial Population

119 residents of Emsworth, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Emsworth is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Emsworth ranks 280th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emsworth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Emsworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Emsworth is more Multiracial than neighboring Ben Avon (4% Multiracial), Ben Avon Heights (0.7% Multiracial), and Avalon (0.9% Multiracial). Emsworth is less Multiracial than neighboring Glenfield (6% Multiracial), and Bellevue (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.