Girard, PA Demographics

A map of Girard's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,800	2,800	94.5%	93.6%
Multiracial	97	117	3.3%	3.9%
Hispanic	65	44	2.2%	1.5%
Black	0	14	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.3%

Girard, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,962, a slight decrease from the 2,993 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.5% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Girard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Girard 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 Girard, that probability was 12.3% in 2020 and 10.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Girard is ranked the 480th 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). Girard was ranked the 465th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Girard's White Population

2,800 residents of Girard, or 94.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Girard is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Girard ranks 624th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Girard's population has increased from 93.6% to 94.5%.

Girard is more White than neighboring Lake City (85.7% White), Platea (93.4% White), and Cranesville (90.9% White). Girard is less White than neighboring Fairview (95.4% White).

Girard's Black Population

0 residents of Girard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Girard is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Girard ranks 1275th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Girard's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Girard is less Black than neighboring Lake City (0.9% Black), Fairview (0.5% Black), and Cranesville (3.6% Black).

Girard's Asian Population

0 residents of Girard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Girard is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Girard ranks 1202nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Girard is less Asian than neighboring Lake City (0.4% Asian), Platea (2% Asian), Avonia (0.3% Asian), Fairview (3% Asian), and Cranesville (0.3% Asian).

Girard's Hispanic Population

65 residents of Girard, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Girard is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Girard ranks 1248th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Girard's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.2%.

Girard is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairview (0.7% Hispanic), and Cranesville (0.5% Hispanic). Girard is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake City (6.7% Hispanic), Platea (3.9% Hispanic), and Avonia (4.2% Hispanic).

Girard's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Girard, 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 Girard is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Girard ranks 996th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Girard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake City (0.2% Native American/Other), Avonia (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cranesville (3.6% Native American/Other).

Girard's Multiracial Population

97 residents of Girard, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Girard is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Girard ranks 637th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Girard's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Girard's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.3%.

Girard is more Multiracial than neighboring Platea (0.7% Multiracial), Avonia (0.2% Multiracial), Fairview (0.4% Multiracial), and Cranesville (1.1% Multiracial). Girard is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake City (6% 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.