Linglestown, PA Demographics

A map of Linglestown's Population by Race

Linglestown, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,957, an increase from the 6,539 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.8% White, 13.8% Black, 4.5% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 3.9% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Linglestown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Linglestown has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Linglestown, that probability was 31.9% in 2020 and 43.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Linglestown is ranked the 168th 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). Linglestown was ranked the 184th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Linglestown's White Population

5,133 residents of Linglestown, or 73.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Linglestown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Linglestown ranks 1514th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linglestown's White population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Linglestown's population has decreased from 82.1% to 73.8%.

Linglestown is more White than neighboring Paxtonia (69.8% White), Colonial Park (46.6% White), Progress (44.9% White), and Lawnton (47.3% White). Linglestown is less White than neighboring Skyline View (87.7% White).

Linglestown's Black Population

963 residents of Linglestown, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Linglestown is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Linglestown ranks 269th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linglestown's Black population has grown by an estimated 169.0%. Black residents' share of Linglestown's population has increased from 5.5% to 13.8%.

Linglestown is more Black than neighboring Paxtonia (2.8% Black), and Skyline View (7.5% Black). Linglestown is less Black than neighboring Colonial Park (24.7% Black), Progress (21.1% Black), and Lawnton (21.8% Black).

Linglestown's Asian Population

270 residents of Linglestown, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Linglestown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Linglestown ranks 185th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linglestown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.6%. Asian residents' share of Linglestown's population has increased from 3.4% to 3.9%.

Linglestown is more Asian than neighboring Skyline View (3.6% Asian). Linglestown is less Asian than neighboring Paxtonia (14.8% Asian), Colonial Park (10.3% Asian), Progress (13.2% Asian), and Lawnton (22.5% Asian).

Linglestown's Hispanic Population

312 residents of Linglestown, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Linglestown is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Linglestown ranks 505th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linglestown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Linglestown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Linglestown is more Hispanic than neighboring Skyline View (0% Hispanic). Linglestown is less Hispanic than neighboring Paxtonia (8.1% Hispanic), Colonial Park (12.9% Hispanic), Progress (10.2% Hispanic), and Lawnton (7.2% Hispanic).

Linglestown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Linglestown, 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 Linglestown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Linglestown ranks 554th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linglestown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Linglestown's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Linglestown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paxtonia (1.1% Native American/Other), Colonial Park (0.7% Native American/Other), and Progress (3.9% Native American/Other).

Linglestown's Multiracial Population

279 residents of Linglestown, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Linglestown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Linglestown ranks 657th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linglestown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Linglestown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Linglestown is more Multiracial than neighboring Paxtonia (3.5% Multiracial), Skyline View (1.3% Multiracial), and Lawnton (1% Multiracial). Linglestown is less Multiracial than neighboring Colonial Park (4.9% Multiracial), and Progress (6.6% 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.