Hallam, PA Demographics
A map of Hallam's Population by Race
Hallam, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,788, a less than 1% change from the 2,775 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% White, 6.9% Black, 3.6% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hallam, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Hallam has become considerably 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 Hallam, that probability was 30.4% in 2020 and 22.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Hallam is ranked the 512th 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). Hallam was ranked the 506th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Hallam's White Population
2,448 residents of Hallam, or 87.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hallam is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Hallam ranks 1486th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hallam's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Hallam's population has increased from 82.9% to 87.8%.
Hallam is more White than neighboring Yorkana (83% White), Stonybrook (82.7% White), Yorklyn (64.6% White), Wrightsville (87% White), and Marietta (74.8% White).
Hallam's Black Population
192 residents of Hallam, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hallam is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Hallam ranks 315th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hallam's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.8%. Black residents' share of Hallam's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.9%.
Hallam is more Black than neighboring Yorkana (0% Black), Stonybrook (1.5% Black), Wrightsville (0% Black), and Marietta (3.6% Black). Hallam is less Black than neighboring Yorklyn (11.9% Black).
Hallam's Asian Population
0 residents of Hallam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hallam is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Hallam ranks 568th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hallam's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Hallam's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.
Hallam is less Asian than neighboring Yorkana (4.5% Asian), Stonybrook (4% Asian), Wrightsville (1.2% Asian), and Marietta (1.2% Asian).
Hallam's Hispanic Population
99 residents of Hallam, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hallam is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Hallam ranks 295th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hallam's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 49.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Hallam's population has decreased from 7.1% to 3.6%.
Hallam is more Hispanic than neighboring Yorkana (2.8% Hispanic), and Wrightsville (1.9% Hispanic). Hallam is less Hispanic than neighboring Stonybrook (9% Hispanic), Yorklyn (20.2% Hispanic), and Marietta (7.9% Hispanic).
Hallam's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Hallam, 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 Hallam is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Hallam ranks 935th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hallam's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hallam's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Hallam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stonybrook (0.1% Native American/Other), Yorklyn (2.2% Native American/Other), Wrightsville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Marietta (9.8% Native American/Other).
Hallam's Multiracial Population
49 residents of Hallam, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hallam is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Hallam ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hallam's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Hallam's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.8%.
Hallam is more Multiracial than neighboring Yorklyn (1.1% Multiracial). Hallam is less Multiracial than neighboring Yorkana (9.7% Multiracial), Stonybrook (2.8% Multiracial), Wrightsville (9.5% Multiracial), and Marietta (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.