Gratz, PA Demographics

A map of Gratz's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	580	701	77.9%	94.3%
Hispanic	151	17	20.3%	2.3%
Black	9	4	1.2%	0.5%
Multiracial	5	14	0.7%	1.9%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.4%

Gratz, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 745, a less than 1% change from the 743 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.9% White, 20.3% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gratz, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gratz 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 Gratz, that probability was 10.9% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gratz is ranked the 1144th 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). Gratz was ranked the 1122nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gratz's White Population

580 residents of Gratz, or 77.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gratz is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Gratz ranks 509th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gratz's White population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. White residents' share of Gratz's population has decreased from 94.3% to 77.9%.

Gratz is less White than neighboring Lykens (80.6% White), Wiconsico (95.4% White), Klingerstown (89.5% White), Pillow (91.3% White), and Berrysburg (96.3% White).

Gratz's Black Population

9 residents of Gratz, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gratz is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Gratz ranks 1223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gratz's Black population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Black residents' share of Gratz's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.2%.

Gratz is more Black than neighboring Lykens (0.2% Black), Wiconsico (0% Black), Klingerstown (0% Black), and Berrysburg (0% Black). Gratz is less Black than neighboring Pillow (4.2% Black).

Gratz's Asian Population

0 residents of Gratz, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gratz is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Gratz ranks 897th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Gratz is less Asian than neighboring Lykens (2.8% Asian), and Wiconsico (2.9% Asian).

Gratz's Hispanic Population

151 residents of Gratz, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gratz is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Gratz ranks 941st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gratz's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 788.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Gratz's population has increased from 2.3% to 20.3%.

Gratz is more Hispanic than neighboring Lykens (0.5% Hispanic), Wiconsico (0.7% Hispanic), Klingerstown (10.5% Hispanic), Pillow (4.2% Hispanic), and Berrysburg (0% Hispanic).

Gratz's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Gratz, 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 Gratz is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Gratz ranks 850th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Gratz is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lykens (0.4% Native American/Other).

Gratz's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Gratz, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gratz is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Gratz ranks 1603rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gratz's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 64.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Gratz's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.7%.

Gratz is more Multiracial than neighboring Klingerstown (0% Multiracial), and Pillow (0.4% Multiracial). Gratz is less Multiracial than neighboring Lykens (15.5% Multiracial), Wiconsico (1.1% Multiracial), and Berrysburg (3.7% 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.