Macungie, PA Demographics

A map of Macungie's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,235	2,643	68.3%	81.1%
Hispanic	734	331	22.4%	10.2%
Asian	152	80	4.6%	2.5%
Black	111	93	3.4%	2.9%
Multiracial	42	91	1.3%	2.8%
Native American/Other	0	19	0.0%	0.6%

Macungie, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,274, a less than 1% change from the 3,257 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.3% White, 22.4% Hispanic, 4.6% Asian, 3.4% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Macungie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Macungie has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Macungie, that probability was 32.9% in 2020 and 48.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Macungie is ranked the 436th 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). Macungie was ranked the 432nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Macungie's White Population

2,235 residents of Macungie, or 68.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Macungie is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Macungie ranks 1540th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macungie's White population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. White residents' share of Macungie's population has decreased from 81.1% to 68.3%.

Macungie is less White than neighboring Ancient Oaks (74.4% White), Wescosville (74.7% White), Alburtis (68.7% White), Emmaus (83.2% White), and Trexlertown (74.5% White).

Macungie's Black Population

111 residents of Macungie, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Macungie is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Macungie ranks 500th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macungie's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Black residents' share of Macungie's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.4%.

Macungie is more Black than neighboring Alburtis (3.2% Black), and Emmaus (1.7% Black). Macungie is less Black than neighboring Wescosville (7.7% Black), and Trexlertown (12% Black).

Macungie's Asian Population

152 residents of Macungie, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Macungie is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Macungie ranks 269th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macungie's Asian population has grown by an estimated 90.0%. Asian residents' share of Macungie's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.6%.

Macungie is more Asian than neighboring Alburtis (2.8% Asian), and Emmaus (3% Asian). Macungie is less Asian than neighboring Ancient Oaks (8.3% Asian), Wescosville (6.2% Asian), and Trexlertown (6.7% Asian).

Macungie's Hispanic Population

734 residents of Macungie, or 22.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Macungie is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Macungie ranks 176th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macungie's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 121.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Macungie's population has increased from 10.2% to 22.4%.

Macungie is more Hispanic than neighboring Ancient Oaks (8.7% Hispanic), Wescosville (4.7% Hispanic), Alburtis (17.8% Hispanic), Emmaus (7.4% Hispanic), and Trexlertown (5.7% Hispanic).

Macungie's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Macungie, 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 Macungie is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Macungie ranks 550th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Macungie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ancient Oaks (0.7% Native American/Other), Wescosville (3.3% Native American/Other), and Alburtis (2.3% Native American/Other).

Macungie's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Macungie, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Macungie is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Macungie ranks 1239th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macungie's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Macungie's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.3%.

Macungie is more Multiracial than neighboring Trexlertown (1.1% Multiracial). Macungie is less Multiracial than neighboring Ancient Oaks (4.5% Multiracial), Wescosville (3.4% Multiracial), Alburtis (5.3% Multiracial), and Emmaus (4.8% 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.