Leesport, PA Demographics

A map of Leesport's Population by Race

Leesport, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,166, a large increase from the 1,954 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.3% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leesport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leesport 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 Leesport, that probability was 28.2% in 2020 and 24.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leesport is ranked the 624th 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). Leesport was ranked the 664th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leesport's White Population

1,870 residents of Leesport, or 86.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leesport is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Leesport ranks 1427th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesport's White population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. White residents' share of Leesport's population has increased from 84.1% to 86.3%.

Leesport is more White than neighboring Dauberville (77% White), and Fox Chase (74% White). Leesport is less White than neighboring Mohrsville (100% White), Shoemakersville (87.2% White), and Centerport (86.5% White).

Leesport's Black Population

7 residents of Leesport, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leesport is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Leesport ranks 904th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesport's Black population has declined by an estimated 68.2%. Black residents' share of Leesport's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Leesport is more Black than neighboring Dauberville (0% Black), Mohrsville (0% Black), and Centerport (0% Black). Leesport is less Black than neighboring Fox Chase (6.9% Black), and Shoemakersville (0.6% Black).

Leesport's Asian Population

2 residents of Leesport, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leesport is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Leesport ranks 721st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Asian residents' share of Leesport's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Leesport is more Asian than neighboring Dauberville (0% Asian), Mohrsville (0% Asian), and Centerport (0% Asian). Leesport is less Asian than neighboring Fox Chase (0.7% Asian), and Shoemakersville (1.1% Asian).

Leesport's Hispanic Population

168 residents of Leesport, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leesport is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Leesport ranks 189th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Leesport's population has decreased from 9.6% to 7.8%.

Leesport is more Hispanic than neighboring Mohrsville (0% Hispanic), Shoemakersville (6.7% Hispanic), and Centerport (4.7% Hispanic). Leesport is less Hispanic than neighboring Dauberville (14.1% Hispanic), and Fox Chase (17.2% Hispanic).

Leesport's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Leesport, 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 Leesport is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Leesport ranks 135th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leesport's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Leesport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fox Chase (1.3% Native American/Other), and Centerport (2.3% Native American/Other).

Leesport's Multiracial Population

119 residents of Leesport, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leesport is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Leesport ranks 920th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leesport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 80.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Leesport's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.5%.

Leesport is more Multiracial than neighboring Mohrsville (0% Multiracial), Fox Chase (0% Multiracial), and Shoemakersville (4.4% Multiracial). Leesport is less Multiracial than neighboring Dauberville (8.9% Multiracial), and Centerport (6.4% 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.