Horsham, PA Demographics

A map of Horsham's Population by Race

Horsham, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 16,005, an increase from the 15,193 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.0% White, 10.9% Hispanic, 8.4% Asian, 3.6% Black, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Horsham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Horsham has become considerably more 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 Horsham, that probability was 37.8% in 2020 and 47.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Horsham is ranked the 43rd 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). Horsham was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Horsham's White Population

11,360 residents of Horsham, or 71.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Horsham is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Horsham ranks 1609th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Horsham's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Horsham's population has decreased from 78.1% to 71.0%.

Horsham is more White than neighboring Roslyn (50.5% White), and Warminster Heights (54.3% White). Horsham is less White than neighboring Hatboro (81% White), Maple Glen (84.5% White), and Willow Grove (74.3% White).

Horsham's Black Population

572 residents of Horsham, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Horsham is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Horsham ranks 310th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Horsham's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Black residents' share of Horsham's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.6%.

Horsham is more Black than neighboring Maple Glen (2.6% Black). Horsham is less Black than neighboring Hatboro (6.3% Black), Willow Grove (6.9% Black), Roslyn (20.5% Black), and Warminster Heights (15.7% Black).

Horsham's Asian Population

1,350 residents of Horsham, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Horsham is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Horsham ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Horsham's Asian population has grown by an estimated 56.6%. Asian residents' share of Horsham's population has increased from 5.7% to 8.4%.

Horsham is more Asian than neighboring Hatboro (4.8% Asian), Maple Glen (8.1% Asian), Willow Grove (5.3% Asian), Roslyn (2.1% Asian), and Warminster Heights (6.7% Asian).

Horsham's Hispanic Population

1,745 residents of Horsham, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Horsham is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Horsham ranks 281st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Horsham's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 58.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Horsham's population has increased from 7.3% to 10.9%.

Horsham is more Hispanic than neighboring Hatboro (5.4% Hispanic), Maple Glen (2.8% Hispanic), and Willow Grove (6.4% Hispanic). Horsham is less Hispanic than neighboring Roslyn (16.4% Hispanic), and Warminster Heights (20.3% Hispanic).

Horsham's Native American/Other Population

513 residents of Horsham, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Horsham is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Horsham ranks 741st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Horsham's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 632.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Horsham's population has increased from 0.5% to 3.2%.

Horsham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hatboro (0.9% Native American/Other), Maple Glen (0.2% Native American/Other), Willow Grove (0.2% Native American/Other), Roslyn (2.2% Native American/Other), and Warminster Heights (0% Native American/Other).

Horsham's Multiracial Population

465 residents of Horsham, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Horsham is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Horsham ranks 715th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Horsham's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Horsham's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.9%.

Horsham is more Multiracial than neighboring Hatboro (1.6% Multiracial), and Maple Glen (1.8% Multiracial). Horsham is less Multiracial than neighboring Willow Grove (7% Multiracial), Roslyn (8.3% Multiracial), and Warminster Heights (3% 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.