Hermitage, PA Demographics

A map of Hermitage's Population by Race

Hermitage, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 16,041, a slight decrease from the 16,230 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hermitage, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hermitage 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 Hermitage, that probability was 21.7% in 2020 and 18.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hermitage is ranked the 42nd 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). Hermitage was ranked the 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hermitage's White Population

14,422 residents of Hermitage, or 89.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hermitage is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Hermitage ranks 1197th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermitage's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Hermitage's population has increased from 88.3% to 89.9%.

Hermitage is more White than neighboring Sharpsville (88.9% White), Sharon (71.5% White), and Farrell (43.5% White). Hermitage is less White than neighboring West Middlesex (99.6% White), and Clark (97.3% White).

Hermitage's Black Population

439 residents of Hermitage, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hermitage is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Hermitage ranks 298th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermitage's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Black residents' share of Hermitage's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.7%.

Hermitage is more Black than neighboring West Middlesex (0% Black), and Clark (1.4% Black). Hermitage is less Black than neighboring Sharpsville (3.3% Black), Sharon (17.7% Black), and Farrell (48.7% Black).

Hermitage's Asian Population

141 residents of Hermitage, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hermitage is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Hermitage ranks 464th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermitage's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.0%. Asian residents' share of Hermitage's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Hermitage is more Asian than neighboring West Middlesex (0% Asian), Sharon (0.3% Asian), Farrell (0.5% Asian), and Clark (0% Asian). Hermitage is less Asian than neighboring Sharpsville (1.7% Asian).

Hermitage's Hispanic Population

425 residents of Hermitage, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hermitage is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Hermitage ranks 1330th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermitage's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 95.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Hermitage's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.6%.

Hermitage is more Hispanic than neighboring West Middlesex (0% Hispanic), Farrell (0.6% Hispanic), and Clark (0% Hispanic). Hermitage is less Hispanic than neighboring Sharpsville (3.6% Hispanic), and Sharon (4.1% Hispanic).

Hermitage's Native American/Other Population

119 residents of Hermitage, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hermitage is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Hermitage ranks 576th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermitage's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hermitage's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Hermitage is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sharpsville (0% Native American/Other), West Middlesex (0.2% Native American/Other), Sharon (0% Native American/Other), Farrell (0% Native American/Other), and Clark (0% Native American/Other).

Hermitage's Multiracial Population

495 residents of Hermitage, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hermitage is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Hermitage ranks 799th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermitage's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Hermitage's population has decreased from 3.6% to 3.1%.

Hermitage is more Multiracial than neighboring Sharpsville (2.6% Multiracial), West Middlesex (0.2% Multiracial), and Clark (1.4% Multiracial). Hermitage is less Multiracial than neighboring Sharon (6.4% Multiracial), and Farrell (6.7% 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.