Leola, PA Demographics

A map of Leola's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,764	5,836	77.4%	78.2%
Hispanic	759	856	10.2%	11.5%
Asian	386	346	5.2%	4.6%
Multiracial	291	174	3.9%	2.3%
Black	248	223	3.3%	3.0%
Native American/Other	0	30	0.0%	0.4%

Leola, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 7,448, a less than 1% change from the 7,465 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.4% White, 10.2% Hispanic, 5.2% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.3% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leola 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 Leola, that probability was 37.2% in 2020 and 38.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leola is ranked the 157th 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). Leola was ranked the 153rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leola's White Population

5,764 residents of Leola, or 77.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leola is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Leola ranks 1607th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leola's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Leola's population has decreased from 78.2% to 77.4%.

Leola is less White than neighboring Brownstown (81.2% White), Witmer (100% White), Farmersville (99.8% White), Bird-in-Hand (86.2% White), and Smoketown (100% White).

Leola's Black Population

248 residents of Leola, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leola is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Leola ranks 478th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leola's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.2%. Black residents' share of Leola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Leola is more Black than neighboring Brownstown (0.3% Black), Witmer (0% Black), Farmersville (0% Black), Bird-in-Hand (0% Black), and Smoketown (0% Black).

Leola's Asian Population

386 residents of Leola, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leola is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Leola ranks 117th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leola's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. Asian residents' share of Leola's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.2%.

Leola is more Asian than neighboring Witmer (0% Asian), Farmersville (0% Asian), Bird-in-Hand (0% Asian), and Smoketown (0% Asian). Leola is less Asian than neighboring Brownstown (7.1% Asian).

Leola's Hispanic Population

759 residents of Leola, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leola is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Leola ranks 141st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leola's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Leola's population has decreased from 11.5% to 10.2%.

Leola is more Hispanic than neighboring Brownstown (5.3% Hispanic), Witmer (0% Hispanic), Farmersville (0.2% Hispanic), and Smoketown (0% Hispanic). Leola is less Hispanic than neighboring Bird-in-Hand (13.8% Hispanic).

Leola's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Leola, 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 Leola is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Leola ranks 855th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leola's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Leola's Multiracial Population

291 residents of Leola, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leola is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Leola ranks 1462nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leola's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 67.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Leola's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.9%.

Leola is more Multiracial than neighboring Witmer (0% Multiracial), Farmersville (0% Multiracial), Bird-in-Hand (0% Multiracial), and Smoketown (0% Multiracial). Leola is less Multiracial than neighboring Brownstown (6.1% 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.