Latrobe, PA Demographics

A map of Latrobe's Population by Race

Latrobe, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 7,977, a slight decrease from the 8,060 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 7.0% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Hispanic, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Latrobe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Latrobe 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 Latrobe, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 16.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Latrobe is ranked the 142nd 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). Latrobe was ranked the 138th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Latrobe's White Population

7,254 residents of Latrobe, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Latrobe is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Latrobe ranks 812th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latrobe's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Latrobe's population has decreased from 92.4% to 90.9%.

Latrobe is more White than neighboring St. Vincent College (82.6% White). Latrobe is less White than neighboring Lawson Heights (97.7% White), Loyalhanna (96.7% White), Youngstown (95.4% White), and Bradenville (91.7% White).

Latrobe's Black Population

92 residents of Latrobe, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Latrobe is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Latrobe ranks 728th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latrobe's Black population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. Black residents' share of Latrobe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Latrobe is more Black than neighboring Lawson Heights (0% Black), Loyalhanna (0.7% Black), Youngstown (0% Black), and Bradenville (0% Black). Latrobe is less Black than neighboring St. Vincent College (6.6% Black).

Latrobe's Asian Population

55 residents of Latrobe, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Latrobe is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Latrobe ranks 893rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latrobe's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Latrobe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Latrobe is more Asian than neighboring Lawson Heights (0.3% Asian), Loyalhanna (0% Asian), Youngstown (0% Asian), and Bradenville (0% Asian). Latrobe is less Asian than neighboring St. Vincent College (1.5% Asian).

Latrobe's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Latrobe, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Latrobe is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Latrobe ranks 1204th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latrobe's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 92.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Latrobe's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.1%.

Latrobe is more Hispanic than neighboring Youngstown (0% Hispanic), and Bradenville (0% Hispanic). Latrobe is less Hispanic than neighboring Lawson Heights (0.9% Hispanic), Loyalhanna (1.2% Hispanic), and St. Vincent College (6.2% Hispanic).

Latrobe's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Latrobe, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Latrobe is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Latrobe ranks 1420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latrobe's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Latrobe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Latrobe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lawson Heights (0% Native American/Other), Loyalhanna (0% Native American/Other), and St. Vincent College (0% Native American/Other). Latrobe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Youngstown (0.9% Native American/Other), and Bradenville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Latrobe's Multiracial Population

556 residents of Latrobe, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Latrobe is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Latrobe ranks 689th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Latrobe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 81.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Latrobe's population has increased from 3.8% to 7.0%.

Latrobe is more Multiracial than neighboring Lawson Heights (1.1% Multiracial), Loyalhanna (1.4% Multiracial), St. Vincent College (3.2% Multiracial), and Youngstown (3.7% Multiracial). Latrobe is less Multiracial than neighboring Bradenville (7.9% 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.