Faxon, PA Demographics

A map of Faxon's Population by Race

Faxon, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 727, a dramatic decrease from the 1,445 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.6% White, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Faxon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Faxon 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 Faxon, that probability was 21.8% in 2020 and 6.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Faxon is ranked the 1162nd 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). Faxon was ranked the 803rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Faxon's White Population

702 residents of Faxon, or 96.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Faxon is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Faxon ranks 1200th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faxon's White population has declined by an estimated 44.9%. White residents' share of Faxon's population has increased from 88.2% to 96.6%.

Faxon is more White than neighboring Kenmar (79% White), South Williamsport (91.4% White), Williamsport (74.2% White), and Duboistown (95.5% White). Faxon is less White than neighboring Montoursville (97.9% White).

Faxon's Black Population

0 residents of Faxon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Faxon is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Faxon ranks 642nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faxon's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Faxon's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Faxon is less Black than neighboring Kenmar (8.6% Black), South Williamsport (1.5% Black), and Williamsport (12% Black).

Faxon's Asian Population

0 residents of Faxon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Faxon is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Faxon ranks 404th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faxon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Faxon's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Faxon is less Asian than neighboring Kenmar (0.7% Asian), South Williamsport (2.5% Asian), Williamsport (1.4% Asian), and Duboistown (0.1% Asian).

Faxon's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Faxon, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Faxon is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Faxon ranks 744th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faxon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Faxon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Faxon is more Hispanic than neighboring Kenmar (1.2% Hispanic), South Williamsport (1.1% Hispanic), Montoursville (2% Hispanic), and Duboistown (0.7% Hispanic). Faxon is less Hispanic than neighboring Williamsport (4.5% Hispanic).

Faxon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Faxon, 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 Faxon is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Faxon ranks 148th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faxon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Faxon's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Faxon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Williamsport (0.5% Native American/Other), and Duboistown (0.3% Native American/Other).

Faxon's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Faxon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Faxon is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Faxon ranks 540th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Faxon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Faxon's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.0%.

Faxon is less Multiracial than neighboring Kenmar (10.5% Multiracial), South Williamsport (3.5% Multiracial), Montoursville (0.1% Multiracial), Williamsport (7.4% Multiracial), and Duboistown (3.4% 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.