Linwood, PA Demographics

A map of Linwood's Population by Race

Linwood, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,921, a less than 1% change from the 3,949 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.8% White, 12.3% Black, 9.4% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Linwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Linwood has become considerably less 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 Linwood, that probability was 49.1% in 2020 and 43.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Linwood is ranked the 366th 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). Linwood was ranked the 357th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Linwood's White Population

2,892 residents of Linwood, or 73.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Linwood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Linwood ranks 1740th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linwood's White population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Linwood's population has increased from 68.1% to 73.8%.

Linwood is more White than neighboring Marcus Hook (71.2% White), Trainer (40.8% White), and Claymont (49% White). Linwood is less White than neighboring Boothwyn (82.9% White), and Village Green-Green Ridge (92.6% White).

Linwood's Black Population

483 residents of Linwood, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Linwood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Linwood ranks 68th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Black residents' share of Linwood's population has decreased from 20.0% to 12.3%.

Linwood is more Black than neighboring Boothwyn (6.2% Black), and Village Green-Green Ridge (1.3% Black). Linwood is less Black than neighboring Marcus Hook (16% Black), Trainer (30.5% Black), and Claymont (27.7% Black).

Linwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Linwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Linwood is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Linwood ranks 580th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Linwood's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Linwood is less Asian than neighboring Trainer (0.7% Asian), Boothwyn (3.5% Asian), Village Green-Green Ridge (0.8% Asian), and Claymont (10.1% Asian).

Linwood's Hispanic Population

368 residents of Linwood, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Linwood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Linwood ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 87.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Linwood's population has increased from 5.0% to 9.4%.

Linwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Marcus Hook (6.9% Hispanic), Trainer (7.2% Hispanic), Boothwyn (1.6% Hispanic), Village Green-Green Ridge (2.3% Hispanic), and Claymont (9.1% Hispanic).

Linwood's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Linwood, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Linwood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Linwood ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Linwood's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Linwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marcus Hook (0% Native American/Other), Boothwyn (0% Native American/Other), and Claymont (0% Native American/Other). Linwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Trainer (14.2% Native American/Other), and Village Green-Green Ridge (1.2% Native American/Other).

Linwood's Multiracial Population

167 residents of Linwood, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Linwood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Linwood ranks 370th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Linwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Linwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Village Green-Green Ridge (1.8% Multiracial), and Claymont (4.2% Multiracial). Linwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Marcus Hook (5.8% Multiracial), Trainer (6.6% Multiracial), and Boothwyn (5.7% 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.