Lansford, PA Demographics

A map of Lansford's Population by Race

Lansford, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,156, a less than 1% change from the 4,141 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.8% White, 10.3% Black, 10.0% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lansford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lansford has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lansford, that probability was 35.7% in 2020 and 44.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lansford is ranked the 347th 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). Lansford was ranked the 344th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lansford's White Population

3,026 residents of Lansford, or 72.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lansford is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Lansford ranks 1581st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansford's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Lansford's population has decreased from 79.2% to 72.8%.

Lansford is less White than neighboring Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) (86.8% White), Summit Hill (79.1% White), Tamaqua (84.3% White), Nesquehoning (81.6% White), and Beaver Meadows (78.1% White).

Lansford's Black Population

428 residents of Lansford, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lansford is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Lansford ranks 366th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansford's Black population has grown by an estimated 153.3%. Black residents' share of Lansford's population has increased from 4.1% to 10.3%.

Lansford is more Black than neighboring Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) (0.4% Black), Summit Hill (0% Black), Tamaqua (0.9% Black), Nesquehoning (4.1% Black), and Beaver Meadows (2.1% Black).

Lansford's Asian Population

21 residents of Lansford, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lansford is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Lansford ranks 1068th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Asian residents' share of Lansford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Lansford is more Asian than neighboring Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) (0% Asian), Summit Hill (0% Asian), Tamaqua (0% Asian), and Beaver Meadows (0% Asian). Lansford is less Asian than neighboring Nesquehoning (0.7% Asian).

Lansford's Hispanic Population

417 residents of Lansford, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lansford is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lansford ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lansford's population has decreased from 10.7% to 10.0%.

Lansford is less Hispanic than neighboring Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) (10.7% Hispanic), Summit Hill (16.1% Hispanic), Tamaqua (12.7% Hispanic), Nesquehoning (11.2% Hispanic), and Beaver Meadows (19% Hispanic).

Lansford's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Lansford, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lansford is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Lansford ranks 429th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lansford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Lansford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) (0% Native American/Other), Summit Hill (0% Native American/Other), Tamaqua (0% Native American/Other), Nesquehoning (0.7% Native American/Other), and Beaver Meadows (0% Native American/Other).

Lansford's Multiracial Population

229 residents of Lansford, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lansford is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Lansford ranks 305th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lansford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Lansford's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.5%.

Lansford is more Multiracial than neighboring Coaldale borough (Schuylkill County) (2.1% Multiracial), Summit Hill (4.8% Multiracial), Tamaqua (2% Multiracial), Nesquehoning (1.7% Multiracial), and Beaver Meadows (0.8% 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.