Juniata Gap, PA Demographics

A map of Juniata Gap's Population by Race

Juniata Gap, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 691, a large increase from the 533 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.4% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Juniata Gap, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Juniata Gap 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 Juniata Gap, that probability was 8.0% in 2020 and 5.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Juniata Gap is ranked the 1189th 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). Juniata Gap was ranked the 1295th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Juniata Gap's White Population

673 residents of Juniata Gap, or 97.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Juniata Gap is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Juniata Gap ranks 263rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Juniata Gap's White population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. White residents' share of Juniata Gap's population has increased from 95.9% to 97.4%.

Juniata Gap is more White than neighboring Altoona (88% White). Juniata Gap is less White than neighboring Wopsononock (100% White), Red Hill (100% White), Newburg (100% White), and Mill Run (100% White).

Juniata Gap's Black Population

0 residents of Juniata Gap, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Juniata Gap is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Juniata Gap ranks 1527th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Juniata Gap's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Juniata Gap's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Juniata Gap is less Black than neighboring Altoona (3.6% Black).

Juniata Gap's Asian Population

0 residents of Juniata Gap, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Juniata Gap is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Juniata Gap ranks 1307th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Juniata Gap's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Juniata Gap's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Juniata Gap is less Asian than neighboring Altoona (0.8% Asian).

Juniata Gap's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Juniata Gap, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Juniata Gap is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Juniata Gap ranks 1502nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Juniata Gap's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Juniata Gap's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Juniata Gap is less Hispanic than neighboring Altoona (1.6% Hispanic).

Juniata Gap's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Juniata Gap, 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 Juniata Gap is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Juniata Gap ranks 78th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Juniata Gap's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Juniata Gap's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Juniata Gap is less Native American/Other than neighboring Altoona (0.2% Native American/Other).

Juniata Gap's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Juniata Gap, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Juniata Gap is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Juniata Gap ranks 1644th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Juniata Gap's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Juniata Gap's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.6%.

Juniata Gap is more Multiracial than neighboring Wopsononock (0% Multiracial), Red Hill (0% Multiracial), Newburg (0% Multiracial), and Mill Run (0% Multiracial). Juniata Gap is less Multiracial than neighboring Altoona (5.8% 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.