Laureldale, PA Demographics

A map of Laureldale's Population by Race

Laureldale, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,284, a less than 1% change from the 4,277 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.7% Hispanic, 44.7% White, 6.9% Black, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laureldale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laureldale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Laureldale, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 56.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laureldale is ranked the 328th 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). Laureldale was ranked the 322nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laureldale's White Population

1,913 residents of Laureldale, or 44.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laureldale is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Laureldale ranks 1811th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laureldale's White population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. White residents' share of Laureldale's population has decreased from 56.6% to 44.7%.

Laureldale is more White than neighboring South Temple (42.9% White), and Hyde Park (40% White). Laureldale is less White than neighboring Temple (53.1% White), Muhlenberg Park (76.5% White), and Riverview Park (65.9% White).

Laureldale's Black Population

297 residents of Laureldale, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laureldale is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Laureldale ranks 414th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laureldale's Black population has grown by an estimated 96.7%. Black residents' share of Laureldale's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.9%.

Laureldale is more Black than neighboring South Temple (4.7% Black), Hyde Park (2.3% Black), Muhlenberg Park (2.1% Black), and Riverview Park (6.2% Black). Laureldale is less Black than neighboring Temple (13.4% Black).

Laureldale's Asian Population

0 residents of Laureldale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laureldale is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Laureldale ranks 697th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laureldale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Laureldale's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Laureldale is less Asian than neighboring Muhlenberg Park (1.3% Asian), and Riverview Park (3.6% Asian).

Laureldale's Hispanic Population

2,044 residents of Laureldale, or 47.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laureldale is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Laureldale ranks 16th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laureldale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Laureldale's population has increased from 35.8% to 47.7%.

Laureldale is more Hispanic than neighboring South Temple (41.2% Hispanic), Temple (29.1% Hispanic), Muhlenberg Park (17.4% Hispanic), and Riverview Park (17.7% Hispanic). Laureldale is less Hispanic than neighboring Hyde Park (55.6% Hispanic).

Laureldale's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Laureldale, 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 Laureldale is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Laureldale ranks 248th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laureldale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laureldale's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Laureldale is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Temple (8% Native American/Other), and Hyde Park (1.9% Native American/Other).

Laureldale's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Laureldale, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laureldale is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Laureldale ranks 1441st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laureldale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 70.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Laureldale's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.7%.

Laureldale is more Multiracial than neighboring Hyde Park (0.3% Multiracial). Laureldale is less Multiracial than neighboring South Temple (3.2% Multiracial), Temple (4.3% Multiracial), Muhlenberg Park (2.7% Multiracial), and Riverview Park (6.7% 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.