Leetsdale, PA Demographics

A map of Leetsdale's Population by Race

Leetsdale, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,096, a decrease from the 1,162 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.7% White, 9.4% Multiracial, 4.8% Black, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leetsdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leetsdale 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 Leetsdale, that probability was 38.0% in 2020 and 33.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leetsdale is ranked the 950th 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). Leetsdale was ranked the 912th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leetsdale's White Population

884 residents of Leetsdale, or 80.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leetsdale is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Leetsdale ranks 1613th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leetsdale's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Leetsdale's population has increased from 77.8% to 80.7%.

Leetsdale is more White than neighboring Ambridge (63.8% White), and Carnot-Moon (79.3% White). Leetsdale is less White than neighboring South Heights (81.6% White), Edgeworth (92% White), and Sewickley (85.4% White).

Leetsdale's Black Population

53 residents of Leetsdale, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leetsdale is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Leetsdale ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leetsdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 43.6%. Black residents' share of Leetsdale's population has decreased from 8.1% to 4.8%.

Leetsdale is more Black than neighboring South Heights (4.2% Black), Edgeworth (0.6% Black), and Sewickley (2.5% Black). Leetsdale is less Black than neighboring Ambridge (19.4% Black), and Carnot-Moon (5.1% Black).

Leetsdale's Asian Population

9 residents of Leetsdale, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leetsdale is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Leetsdale ranks 334th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leetsdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.9%. Asian residents' share of Leetsdale's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.8%.

Leetsdale is more Asian than neighboring South Heights (0% Asian), Ambridge (0% Asian), and Sewickley (0% Asian). Leetsdale is less Asian than neighboring Carnot-Moon (6.2% Asian).

Leetsdale's Hispanic Population

41 residents of Leetsdale, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leetsdale is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Leetsdale ranks 620th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leetsdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Leetsdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Leetsdale is more Hispanic than neighboring South Heights (2.5% Hispanic), Sewickley (2.7% Hispanic), and Carnot-Moon (3.5% Hispanic). Leetsdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Edgeworth (4% Hispanic), and Ambridge (7.9% Hispanic).

Leetsdale's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Leetsdale, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Leetsdale is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Leetsdale ranks 1322nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leetsdale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leetsdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Leetsdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Heights (0% Native American/Other), Edgeworth (0% Native American/Other), Ambridge (0.2% Native American/Other), Sewickley (0% Native American/Other), and Carnot-Moon (0.3% Native American/Other).

Leetsdale's Multiracial Population

103 residents of Leetsdale, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leetsdale is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Leetsdale ranks 37th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leetsdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Leetsdale's population has increased from 8.3% to 9.4%.

Leetsdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Edgeworth (2.6% Multiracial), Ambridge (8.7% Multiracial), Sewickley (9.3% Multiracial), and Carnot-Moon (5.7% Multiracial). Leetsdale is less Multiracial than neighboring South Heights (11.8% 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.