Jermyn, PA Demographics

A map of Jermyn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,977	1,969	92.3%	91.6%
Hispanic	86	85	4.0%	4.0%
Multiracial	48	65	2.2%	3.0%
Black	17	19	0.8%	0.9%
Asian	7	8	0.3%	0.4%
Native American/Other	6	4	0.3%	0.2%

Jermyn, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,141, a less than 1% change from the 2,150 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.3% White, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jermyn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jermyn 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 Jermyn, that probability was 15.9% in 2020 and 14.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jermyn is ranked the 626th 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). Jermyn was ranked the 620th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jermyn's White Population

1,977 residents of Jermyn, or 92.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jermyn is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Jermyn ranks 903rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jermyn's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Jermyn's population has increased from 91.6% to 92.3%.

Jermyn is more White than neighboring Mayfield (84.3% White), Carbondale (80.2% White), and Jessup (80.9% White). Jermyn is less White than neighboring Archbald (97.3% White), and Blakely (94.3% White).

Jermyn's Black Population

17 residents of Jermyn, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jermyn is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Jermyn ranks 1012th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jermyn's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Black residents' share of Jermyn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Jermyn is more Black than neighboring Mayfield (0% Black), and Archbald (0% Black). Jermyn is less Black than neighboring Carbondale (2.2% Black), and Blakely (1% Black).

Jermyn's Asian Population

7 residents of Jermyn, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jermyn is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Jermyn ranks 1088th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jermyn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of Jermyn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Jermyn is more Asian than neighboring Mayfield (0.2% Asian), Carbondale (0% Asian), and Blakely (0.1% Asian). Jermyn is less Asian than neighboring Archbald (0.4% Asian), and Jessup (3.4% Asian).

Jermyn's Hispanic Population

86 residents of Jermyn, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jermyn is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Jermyn ranks 581st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jermyn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Jermyn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Jermyn is more Hispanic than neighboring Mayfield (2.8% Hispanic), Archbald (0.9% Hispanic), and Blakely (1.2% Hispanic). Jermyn is less Hispanic than neighboring Carbondale (10.9% Hispanic), and Jessup (9% Hispanic).

Jermyn's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Jermyn, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jermyn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Jermyn ranks 1293rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jermyn's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jermyn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Jermyn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mayfield (0.1% Native American/Other), and Archbald (0.1% Native American/Other). Jermyn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carbondale (0.4% Native American/Other), and Jessup (0.5% Native American/Other).

Jermyn's Multiracial Population

48 residents of Jermyn, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jermyn is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Jermyn ranks 1120th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jermyn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Jermyn's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.2%.

Jermyn is more Multiracial than neighboring Archbald (1.4% Multiracial). Jermyn is less Multiracial than neighboring Mayfield (12.7% Multiracial), Carbondale (6.3% Multiracial), Jessup (5.5% Multiracial), and Blakely (3.1% 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.