Kittanning, PA Demographics

A map of Kittanning's Population by Race

Kittanning, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,902, a less than 1% change from the 3,921 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 3.8% Hispanic, 3.0% Black, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kittanning, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kittanning has become more 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 Kittanning, that probability was 13.1% in 2020 and 15.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kittanning is ranked the 368th 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). Kittanning was ranked the 362nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kittanning's White Population

3,593 residents of Kittanning, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kittanning is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Kittanning ranks 681st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kittanning's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Kittanning's population has decreased from 93.1% to 92.1%.

Kittanning is more White than neighboring Applewold (89.6% White). Kittanning is less White than neighboring West Kittanning (93.2% White), West Hills (95.6% White), Manorville (97% White), and Ford City (95.4% White).

Kittanning's Black Population

116 residents of Kittanning, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kittanning is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Kittanning ranks 944th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kittanning's Black population has grown by an estimated 190.0%. Black residents' share of Kittanning's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.0%.

Kittanning is more Black than neighboring West Kittanning (0.5% Black), Applewold (1.6% Black), West Hills (0% Black), Manorville (0.2% Black), and Ford City (1.4% Black).

Kittanning's Asian Population

4 residents of Kittanning, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kittanning is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Kittanning ranks 951st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kittanning's Asian population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. Asian residents' share of Kittanning's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Kittanning is more Asian than neighboring Applewold (0% Asian), West Hills (0% Asian), Manorville (0% Asian), and Ford City (0% Asian). Kittanning is less Asian than neighboring West Kittanning (1.3% Asian).

Kittanning's Hispanic Population

150 residents of Kittanning, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kittanning is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Kittanning ranks 1448th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kittanning's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 257.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Kittanning's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.8%.

Kittanning is more Hispanic than neighboring West Kittanning (2.9% Hispanic), Applewold (0.5% Hispanic), West Hills (0% Hispanic), Manorville (0% Hispanic), and Ford City (1.5% Hispanic).

Kittanning's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Kittanning, 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 Kittanning is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Kittanning ranks 1063rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kittanning's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Kittanning's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Kittanning is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Kittanning (0% Native American/Other), Applewold (0% Native American/Other), Manorville (0% Native American/Other), and Ford City (0% Native American/Other). Kittanning is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Hills (1.6% Native American/Other).

Kittanning's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Kittanning, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kittanning is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Kittanning ranks 598th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kittanning's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 82.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Kittanning's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.7%.

Kittanning is less Multiracial than neighboring West Kittanning (2.1% Multiracial), Applewold (8.3% Multiracial), West Hills (2.8% Multiracial), Manorville (2.7% Multiracial), and Ford City (1.7% 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.