Fleetwood, PA Demographics

A map of Fleetwood's Population by Race

Fleetwood, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,064, a less than 1% change from the 4,049 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.4% White, 12.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fleetwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fleetwood has become 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 Fleetwood, that probability was 23.5% in 2020 and 27.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fleetwood is ranked the 355th 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). Fleetwood was ranked the 350th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fleetwood's White Population

3,429 residents of Fleetwood, or 84.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fleetwood is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Fleetwood ranks 1278th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fleetwood's White population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Fleetwood's population has decreased from 87.1% to 84.4%.

Fleetwood is more White than neighboring Blandon (79.2% White), and Kutztown University (69.7% White). Fleetwood is less White than neighboring Walnuttown (86.4% White), Lyons (88.2% White), and Dryville (91.4% White).

Fleetwood's Black Population

33 residents of Fleetwood, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fleetwood is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Fleetwood ranks 863rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fleetwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.0%. Black residents' share of Fleetwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Fleetwood is more Black than neighboring Walnuttown (0% Black), Lyons (0.2% Black), and Dryville (0% Black). Fleetwood is less Black than neighboring Blandon (2% Black), and Kutztown University (15.1% Black).

Fleetwood's Asian Population

46 residents of Fleetwood, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fleetwood is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Fleetwood ranks 581st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fleetwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Asian residents' share of Fleetwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Fleetwood is more Asian than neighboring Walnuttown (0% Asian), Kutztown University (1% Asian), Lyons (0% Asian), and Dryville (0% Asian). Fleetwood is less Asian than neighboring Blandon (1.7% Asian).

Fleetwood's Hispanic Population

513 residents of Fleetwood, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fleetwood is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Fleetwood ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fleetwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 76.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Fleetwood's population has increased from 7.2% to 12.6%.

Fleetwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Kutztown University (10.3% Hispanic), Lyons (8.8% Hispanic), and Dryville (8.6% Hispanic). Fleetwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Walnuttown (13.6% Hispanic), and Blandon (15.9% Hispanic).

Fleetwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Fleetwood, 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 Fleetwood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Fleetwood ranks 876th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Fleetwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blandon (0.7% Native American/Other), and Kutztown University (0.4% Native American/Other).

Fleetwood's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Fleetwood, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fleetwood is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Fleetwood ranks 1112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fleetwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fleetwood's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.1%.

Fleetwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Walnuttown (0% Multiracial), Blandon (0.5% Multiracial), and Dryville (0% Multiracial). Fleetwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Kutztown University (3.4% Multiracial), and Lyons (2.8% 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.