Jenkintown, PA Demographics

A map of Jenkintown's Population by Race

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,727, a less than 1% change from the 4,719 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.8% White, 8.4% Black, 5.3% Multiracial, 4.1% Hispanic, 1.6% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jenkintown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jenkintown is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Jenkintown, that probability was 35.0% in 2020 and 35.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jenkintown is ranked the 292nd 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). Jenkintown was ranked the 294th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jenkintown's White Population

3,773 residents of Jenkintown, or 79.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jenkintown is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Jenkintown ranks 1560th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jenkintown's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Jenkintown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 79.8%.

Jenkintown is more White than neighboring Wyncote (74.1% White), Elkins Park (56.6% White), McKinley (48.8% White), and Roslyn (50.5% White). Jenkintown is less White than neighboring Glenside (80.3% White).

Jenkintown's Black Population

399 residents of Jenkintown, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jenkintown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Jenkintown ranks 198th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jenkintown's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. Black residents' share of Jenkintown's population has increased from 7.3% to 8.4%.

Jenkintown is less Black than neighboring Wyncote (18.7% Black), Elkins Park (27% Black), McKinley (16.9% Black), and Roslyn (20.5% Black).

Jenkintown's Asian Population

74 residents of Jenkintown, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jenkintown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Jenkintown ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jenkintown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 55.4%. Asian residents' share of Jenkintown's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.6%.

Jenkintown is less Asian than neighboring Wyncote (2.4% Asian), Elkins Park (5.6% Asian), McKinley (7.2% Asian), Glenside (1.9% Asian), and Roslyn (2.1% Asian).

Jenkintown's Hispanic Population

192 residents of Jenkintown, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jenkintown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Jenkintown ranks 519th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jenkintown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Jenkintown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Jenkintown is more Hispanic than neighboring Wyncote (1.5% Hispanic). Jenkintown is less Hispanic than neighboring Elkins Park (6.4% Hispanic), McKinley (9.6% Hispanic), Glenside (4.6% Hispanic), and Roslyn (16.4% Hispanic).

Jenkintown's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Jenkintown, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jenkintown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Jenkintown ranks 330th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jenkintown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jenkintown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Jenkintown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wyncote (0% Native American/Other), Elkins Park (0% Native American/Other), and Glenside (0.3% Native American/Other). Jenkintown is less Native American/Other than neighboring McKinley (11.9% Native American/Other), and Roslyn (2.2% Native American/Other).

Jenkintown's Multiracial Population

252 residents of Jenkintown, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jenkintown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Jenkintown ranks 618th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jenkintown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Jenkintown's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.3%.

Jenkintown is more Multiracial than neighboring Wyncote (3.3% Multiracial), Elkins Park (4.3% Multiracial), and Glenside (4.3% Multiracial). Jenkintown is less Multiracial than neighboring McKinley (5.6% Multiracial), and Roslyn (8.3% 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.