Markleysburg, PA Demographics

A map of Markleysburg's Population by Race

Markleysburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 334, a dramatic increase from the 246 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.6% White, 3.3% Black, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Markleysburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Markleysburg 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 Markleysburg, that probability was 12.4% in 2020 and 10.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Markleysburg is ranked the 1540th 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). Markleysburg was ranked the 1608th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Markleysburg's White Population

316 residents of Markleysburg, or 94.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Markleysburg is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Markleysburg ranks 635th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markleysburg's White population has grown by an estimated 37.4%. White residents' share of Markleysburg's population has increased from 93.5% to 94.6%.

Markleysburg is more White than neighboring Friendsville (93% White), Addison (94.4% White), and Confluence (93.1% White). Markleysburg is less White than neighboring Farmington (96% White), and Ohiopyle (100% White).

Markleysburg's Black Population

11 residents of Markleysburg, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Markleysburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Markleysburg ranks 1062nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markleysburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Black residents' share of Markleysburg's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.3%.

Markleysburg is more Black than neighboring Friendsville (1.7% Black), Addison (0% Black), Confluence (1% Black), Farmington (0% Black), and Ohiopyle (0% Black).

Markleysburg's Asian Population

0 residents of Markleysburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Markleysburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Markleysburg ranks 1426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markleysburg's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Markleysburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Markleysburg is less Asian than neighboring Friendsville (0.5% Asian), and Farmington (0.7% Asian).

Markleysburg's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Markleysburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Markleysburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Markleysburg ranks 1722nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markleysburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Markleysburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Markleysburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Friendsville (3.6% Hispanic), and Confluence (1.2% Hispanic).

Markleysburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Markleysburg, 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 Markleysburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Markleysburg ranks 40th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markleysburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Markleysburg's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Markleysburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Friendsville (0.5% Native American/Other), Addison (0.4% Native American/Other), and Confluence (0.3% Native American/Other).

Markleysburg's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Markleysburg, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Markleysburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Markleysburg ranks 770th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Markleysburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Markleysburg's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.1%.

Markleysburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Friendsville (0.7% Multiracial), and Ohiopyle (0% Multiracial). Markleysburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Addison (5.2% Multiracial), Confluence (4.3% Multiracial), and Farmington (3.3% 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.