Espy, PA Demographics

A map of Espy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,359	1,434	83.7%	88.5%
Multiracial	131	48	8.1%	3.0%
Hispanic	125	63	7.7%	3.9%
Asian	9	42	0.6%	2.6%
Black	0	27	0.0%	1.7%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Espy, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,624, a less than 1% change from the 1,620 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.7% White, 8.1% Multiracial, 7.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Espy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Espy 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 Espy, that probability was 21.3% in 2020 and 28.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Espy is ranked the 746th 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). Espy was ranked the 740th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Espy's White Population

1,359 residents of Espy, or 83.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Espy is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Espy ranks 1177th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Espy's White population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Espy's population has decreased from 88.5% to 83.7%.

Espy is more White than neighboring Almedia (72% White). Espy is less White than neighboring Lightstreet (95.2% White), Bloomsburg (84.2% White), Mainville (100% White), and Fernville (84.6% White).

Espy's Black Population

0 residents of Espy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Espy is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Espy ranks 715th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Espy's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Espy's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Espy is less Black than neighboring Almedia (7.3% Black), and Bloomsburg (3.3% Black).

Espy's Asian Population

9 residents of Espy, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Espy is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Espy ranks 257th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Espy's Asian population has declined by an estimated 78.6%. Asian residents' share of Espy's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.6%.

Espy is more Asian than neighboring Almedia (0% Asian), Mainville (0% Asian), and Fernville (0% Asian). Espy is less Asian than neighboring Lightstreet (1.5% Asian), and Bloomsburg (1% Asian).

Espy's Hispanic Population

125 residents of Espy, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Espy is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Espy ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Espy's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 98.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Espy's population has increased from 3.9% to 7.7%.

Espy is more Hispanic than neighboring Almedia (2.7% Hispanic), Lightstreet (0% Hispanic), and Mainville (0% Hispanic). Espy is less Hispanic than neighboring Bloomsburg (8.6% Hispanic), and Fernville (10.1% Hispanic).

Espy's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Espy, 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 Espy is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Espy ranks 919th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Espy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Almedia (8.1% Native American/Other), and Bloomsburg (0.9% Native American/Other).

Espy's Multiracial Population

131 residents of Espy, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Espy is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Espy ranks 1154th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Espy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 172.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Espy's population has increased from 3.0% to 8.1%.

Espy is more Multiracial than neighboring Lightstreet (3.4% Multiracial), Bloomsburg (2.1% Multiracial), Mainville (0% Multiracial), and Fernville (5.3% Multiracial). Espy is less Multiracial than neighboring Almedia (9.9% 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.