Kutztown, PA Demographics

A map of Kutztown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,606	3,625	86.3%	87.1%
Hispanic	371	267	8.9%	6.4%
Black	76	90	1.8%	2.2%
Multiracial	61	116	1.5%	2.8%
Asian	46	50	1.1%	1.2%
Native American/Other	20	14	0.5%	0.3%

Kutztown, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,180, a less than 1% change from the 4,162 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.3% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, 1.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kutztown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kutztown 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 Kutztown, that probability was 23.6% in 2020 and 24.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kutztown is ranked the 346th 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). Kutztown was ranked the 341st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kutztown's White Population

3,606 residents of Kutztown, or 86.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kutztown is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Kutztown ranks 1280th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kutztown's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Kutztown's population has decreased from 87.1% to 86.3%.

Kutztown is more White than neighboring Kutztown University (69.7% White). Kutztown is less White than neighboring Lyons (88.2% White), Bowers (100% White), Dryville (91.4% White), and Topton (86.6% White).

Kutztown's Black Population

76 residents of Kutztown, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kutztown is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Kutztown ranks 601st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kutztown's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Black residents' share of Kutztown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Kutztown is more Black than neighboring Lyons (0.2% Black), Bowers (0% Black), Dryville (0% Black), and Topton (1.5% Black). Kutztown is less Black than neighboring Kutztown University (15.1% Black).

Kutztown's Asian Population

46 residents of Kutztown, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kutztown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Kutztown ranks 517th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kutztown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Asian residents' share of Kutztown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Kutztown is more Asian than neighboring Kutztown University (1% Asian), Lyons (0% Asian), Bowers (0% Asian), Dryville (0% Asian), and Topton (0% Asian).

Kutztown's Hispanic Population

371 residents of Kutztown, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kutztown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Kutztown ranks 341st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kutztown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Kutztown's population has increased from 6.4% to 8.9%.

Kutztown is more Hispanic than neighboring Lyons (8.8% Hispanic), Bowers (0% Hispanic), Dryville (8.6% Hispanic), and Topton (6.5% Hispanic). Kutztown is less Hispanic than neighboring Kutztown University (10.3% Hispanic).

Kutztown's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Kutztown, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kutztown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Kutztown ranks 987th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kutztown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kutztown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Kutztown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kutztown University (0.4% Native American/Other), Lyons (0% Native American/Other), Bowers (0% Native American/Other), and Dryville (0% Native American/Other).

Kutztown's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Kutztown, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kutztown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Kutztown ranks 1246th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kutztown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Kutztown's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.5%.

Kutztown is more Multiracial than neighboring Bowers (0% Multiracial), and Dryville (0% Multiracial). Kutztown is less Multiracial than neighboring Kutztown University (3.4% Multiracial), Lyons (2.8% Multiracial), and Topton (4.9% 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.