Friedens, PA Demographics

A map of Friedens's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	937	1,436	92.0%	95.5%
Asian	62	2	6.1%	0.1%
Multiracial	13	49	1.3%	3.3%
Hispanic	6	11	0.6%	0.7%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.3%

Friedens, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,018, a dramatic decrease from the 1,504 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.0% White, 6.1% Asian, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Friedens, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Friedens 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 Friedens, that probability was 8.7% in 2020 and 14.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Friedens is ranked the 987th 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). Friedens was ranked the 773rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Friedens's White Population

937 residents of Friedens, or 92.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Friedens is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Friedens ranks 318th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friedens's White population has declined by an estimated 34.7%. White residents' share of Friedens's population has decreased from 95.5% to 92.0%.

Friedens is more White than neighboring Somerset (89.5% White). Friedens is less White than neighboring Stoystown (95.5% White), Shanksville (97.3% White), Boswell (97.5% White), and Edie (100% White).

Friedens's Black Population

0 residents of Friedens, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Friedens is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Friedens ranks 1524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friedens's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Friedens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Friedens is less Black than neighboring Somerset (4.9% Black), and Boswell (0.2% Black).

Friedens's Asian Population

62 residents of Friedens, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Friedens is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Friedens ranks 1366th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friedens's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3000.0%. Asian residents' share of Friedens's population has increased from 0.1% to 6.1%.

Friedens is more Asian than neighboring Stoystown (0.8% Asian), Somerset (1% Asian), Shanksville (0% Asian), Boswell (1% Asian), and Edie (0% Asian).

Friedens's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Friedens, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Friedens is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Friedens ranks 1599th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friedens's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Friedens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Friedens is more Hispanic than neighboring Stoystown (0% Hispanic), Shanksville (0% Hispanic), Boswell (0.1% Hispanic), and Edie (0% Hispanic). Friedens is less Hispanic than neighboring Somerset (1.6% Hispanic).

Friedens's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Friedens, 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 Friedens is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Friedens ranks 1005th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Friedens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stoystown (0.6% Native American/Other).

Friedens's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Friedens, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Friedens is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Friedens ranks 997th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Friedens's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Friedens's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.3%.

Friedens is more Multiracial than neighboring Boswell (1.2% Multiracial), and Edie (0% Multiracial). Friedens is less Multiracial than neighboring Stoystown (3.1% Multiracial), Somerset (3% Multiracial), and Shanksville (2.7% 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.