Ephrata, PA Demographics

A map of Ephrata's Population by Race

Ephrata, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 13,772, a less than 1% change from the 13,794 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 1.5% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ephrata, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ephrata has become 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 Ephrata, that probability was 27.5% in 2020 and 25.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ephrata is ranked the 54th 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). Ephrata was ranked the 52nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ephrata's White Population

11,832 residents of Ephrata, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ephrata is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Ephrata ranks 1402nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephrata's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Ephrata's population has increased from 84.6% to 85.9%.

Ephrata is more White than neighboring Akron (75.9% White), Stevens (85% White), and Brownstown (81.2% White). Ephrata is less White than neighboring Farmersville (99.8% White), and Schoeneck (87.8% White).

Ephrata's Black Population

284 residents of Ephrata, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ephrata is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Ephrata ranks 827th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephrata's Black population has grown by an estimated 53.5%. Black residents' share of Ephrata's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.1%.

Ephrata is more Black than neighboring Stevens (0% Black), Farmersville (0% Black), Schoeneck (0% Black), and Brownstown (0.3% Black). Ephrata is less Black than neighboring Akron (2.7% Black).

Ephrata's Asian Population

204 residents of Ephrata, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ephrata is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Ephrata ranks 496th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephrata's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.6%. Asian residents' share of Ephrata's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Ephrata is more Asian than neighboring Farmersville (0% Asian), and Schoeneck (0% Asian). Ephrata is less Asian than neighboring Akron (5.5% Asian), Stevens (3% Asian), and Brownstown (7.1% Asian).

Ephrata's Hispanic Population

1,008 residents of Ephrata, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ephrata is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Ephrata ranks 220th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephrata's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Ephrata's population has decreased from 8.7% to 7.3%.

Ephrata is more Hispanic than neighboring Stevens (0% Hispanic), Farmersville (0.2% Hispanic), Schoeneck (0.7% Hispanic), and Brownstown (5.3% Hispanic). Ephrata is less Hispanic than neighboring Akron (9.4% Hispanic).

Ephrata's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Ephrata, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ephrata is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Ephrata ranks 598th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephrata's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ephrata's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Ephrata is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stevens (0% Native American/Other), Farmersville (0% Native American/Other), and Brownstown (0% Native American/Other). Ephrata is less Native American/Other than neighboring Akron (0.7% Native American/Other), and Schoeneck (0.4% Native American/Other).

Ephrata's Multiracial Population

401 residents of Ephrata, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ephrata is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Ephrata ranks 811th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ephrata's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ephrata's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.9%.

Ephrata is more Multiracial than neighboring Farmersville (0% Multiracial). Ephrata is less Multiracial than neighboring Akron (5.8% Multiracial), Stevens (12% Multiracial), Schoeneck (11.1% Multiracial), and Brownstown (6.1% 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.