Highspire, PA Demographics

A map of Highspire's Population by Race

Highspire, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,732, a less than 1% change from the 2,741 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.7% White, 16.3% Black, 7.3% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highspire, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highspire has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Highspire, that probability was 58.4% in 2020 and 46.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highspire is ranked the 519th 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). Highspire was ranked the 513th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highspire's White Population

1,931 residents of Highspire, or 70.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highspire is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Highspire ranks 1787th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highspire's White population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of Highspire's population has increased from 60.3% to 70.7%.

Highspire is more White than neighboring Bressler (69.5% White), Oberlin (41.3% White), Steelton (32% White), and Enhaut (57.9% White). Highspire is less White than neighboring Valley Green (94.3% White).

Highspire's Black Population

444 residents of Highspire, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highspire is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Highspire ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highspire's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Black residents' share of Highspire's population has increased from 15.4% to 16.3%.

Highspire is more Black than neighboring Bressler (8.9% Black), and Valley Green (0% Black). Highspire is less Black than neighboring Oberlin (16.4% Black), Steelton (41.2% Black), and Enhaut (22.5% Black).

Highspire's Asian Population

27 residents of Highspire, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highspire is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Highspire ranks 682nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highspire's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Asian residents' share of Highspire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Highspire is more Asian than neighboring Bressler (0% Asian), Oberlin (0% Asian), Steelton (0.6% Asian), Enhaut (0% Asian), and Valley Green (0% Asian).

Highspire's Hispanic Population

200 residents of Highspire, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highspire is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Highspire ranks 94th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highspire's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 52.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Highspire's population has decreased from 15.5% to 7.3%.

Highspire is more Hispanic than neighboring Valley Green (3.8% Hispanic). Highspire is less Hispanic than neighboring Bressler (21.4% Hispanic), Oberlin (41.3% Hispanic), Steelton (20.2% Hispanic), and Enhaut (10.9% Hispanic).

Highspire's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Highspire, 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 Highspire is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Highspire ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highspire's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highspire's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Highspire is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bressler (0.2% Native American/Other), Enhaut (1.1% Native American/Other), and Valley Green (1.2% Native American/Other).

Highspire's Multiracial Population

130 residents of Highspire, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highspire is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Highspire ranks 88th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highspire's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Highspire's population has decreased from 6.9% to 4.8%.

Highspire is more Multiracial than neighboring Bressler (0% Multiracial), Oberlin (1.1% Multiracial), and Valley Green (0.8% Multiracial). Highspire is less Multiracial than neighboring Steelton (6% Multiracial), and Enhaut (7.7% 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.