Laflin, PA Demographics

A map of Laflin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,322	1,306	90.6%	90.0%
Multiracial	50	41	3.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	48	43	3.3%	3.0%
Asian	35	38	2.4%	2.6%
Black	4	19	0.3%	1.3%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.3%

Laflin, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,459, a less than 1% change from the 1,451 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% White, 3.4% Multiracial, 3.3% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laflin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laflin 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 Laflin, that probability was 18.7% in 2020 and 17.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laflin is ranked the 805th 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). Laflin was ranked the 801st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laflin's White Population

1,322 residents of Laflin, or 90.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laflin is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Laflin ranks 1055th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laflin's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Laflin's population has increased from 90.0% to 90.6%.

Laflin is more White than neighboring Yatesville (86.6% White), Inkerman (81.4% White), Pittston (79.4% White), and Hudson (57.2% White). Laflin is less White than neighboring Browntown (96.8% White).

Laflin's Black Population

4 residents of Laflin, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laflin is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Laflin ranks 835th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laflin's Black population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. Black residents' share of Laflin's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Laflin is more Black than neighboring Yatesville (0% Black), and Inkerman (0% Black). Laflin is less Black than neighboring Browntown (0.8% Black), Pittston (3.7% Black), and Hudson (22% Black).

Laflin's Asian Population

35 residents of Laflin, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laflin is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Laflin ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laflin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Asian residents' share of Laflin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Laflin is more Asian than neighboring Inkerman (0% Asian), Browntown (0% Asian), Pittston (1.3% Asian), and Hudson (0% Asian). Laflin is less Asian than neighboring Yatesville (3.3% Asian).

Laflin's Hispanic Population

48 residents of Laflin, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laflin is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Laflin ranks 760th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laflin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Laflin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Laflin is more Hispanic than neighboring Yatesville (3.1% Hispanic), and Browntown (2.2% Hispanic). Laflin is less Hispanic than neighboring Inkerman (3.9% Hispanic), Pittston (12.9% Hispanic), and Hudson (16.9% Hispanic).

Laflin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Laflin, 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 Laflin is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Laflin ranks 1124th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laflin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laflin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Laflin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pittston (0.2% Native American/Other).

Laflin's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Laflin, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laflin is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Laflin ranks 1220th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laflin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Laflin's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.4%.

Laflin is more Multiracial than neighboring Browntown (0.2% Multiracial), and Pittston (2.4% Multiracial). Laflin is less Multiracial than neighboring Yatesville (6.9% Multiracial), Inkerman (14.7% Multiracial), and Hudson (4% 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.