Grove City, PA Demographics

A map of Grove City's Population by Race

Grove City, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 7,830, a less than 1% change from the 7,871 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% White, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 1.8% Asian, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Grove City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Grove City 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 Grove City, that probability was 15.3% in 2020 and 19.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Grove City is ranked the 143rd 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). Grove City was ranked the 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Grove City's White Population

7,037 residents of Grove City, or 89.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Grove City is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Grove City ranks 865th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grove City's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Grove City's population has decreased from 91.9% to 89.9%.

Grove City is more White than neighboring Slippery Rock (84.7% White), and Barkeyville (85.7% White). Grove City is less White than neighboring Harrisville (94.2% White), Slippery Rock University (92.3% White), and Jackson Center (100% White).

Grove City's Black Population

161 residents of Grove City, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Grove City is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Grove City ranks 969th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grove City's Black population has grown by an estimated 109.1%. Black residents' share of Grove City's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.1%.

Grove City is more Black than neighboring Harrisville (0.7% Black), Slippery Rock University (0.6% Black), Barkeyville (0.9% Black), and Jackson Center (0% Black). Grove City is less Black than neighboring Slippery Rock (3.1% Black).

Grove City's Asian Population

140 residents of Grove City, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Grove City is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Grove City ranks 515th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grove City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 47.4%. Asian residents' share of Grove City's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.8%.

Grove City is more Asian than neighboring Harrisville (0% Asian), Slippery Rock (0.8% Asian), Slippery Rock University (0% Asian), Barkeyville (0% Asian), and Jackson Center (0% Asian).

Grove City's Hispanic Population

46 residents of Grove City, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Grove City is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Grove City ranks 1182nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grove City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 63.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Grove City's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.6%.

Grove City is more Hispanic than neighboring Jackson Center (0% Hispanic). Grove City is less Hispanic than neighboring Harrisville (1.6% Hispanic), Slippery Rock (5.6% Hispanic), Slippery Rock University (2.7% Hispanic), and Barkeyville (1.8% Hispanic).

Grove City's Native American/Other Population

134 residents of Grove City, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Grove City is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Grove City ranks 651st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grove City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 235.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Grove City's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.7%.

Grove City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harrisville (0.8% Native American/Other), Slippery Rock (0% Native American/Other), Slippery Rock University (0.5% Native American/Other), Barkeyville (0% Native American/Other), and Jackson Center (0% Native American/Other).

Grove City's Multiracial Population

312 residents of Grove City, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Grove City is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Grove City ranks 709th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grove City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Grove City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Grove City is more Multiracial than neighboring Harrisville (2.8% Multiracial), Slippery Rock University (3.8% Multiracial), and Jackson Center (0% Multiracial). Grove City is less Multiracial than neighboring Slippery Rock (5.8% Multiracial), and Barkeyville (11.5% 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.