Masthope, PA Demographics

A map of Masthope's Population by Race

Masthope, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 689, a slight increase from the 681 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.4% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.8% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Masthope, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Masthope has become considerably 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 Masthope, that probability was 31.3% in 2020 and 21.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Masthope is ranked the 1193rd 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). Masthope was ranked the 1172nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Masthope's White Population

609 residents of Masthope, or 88.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Masthope is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Masthope ranks 1506th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Masthope's White population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Masthope's population has increased from 82.2% to 88.4%.

Masthope is more White than neighboring Narrowsburg (75.1% White), Barryville (69% White), and Hawley (88.2% White). Masthope is less White than neighboring Fawn Lake Forest (88.8% White), and Eldred (92.6% White).

Masthope's Black Population

0 residents of Masthope, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Masthope is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Masthope ranks 777th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Masthope's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Masthope's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Masthope is less Black than neighboring Fawn Lake Forest (2.7% Black), Narrowsburg (23.9% Black), Barryville (5.6% Black), and Hawley (0.1% Black).

Masthope's Asian Population

0 residents of Masthope, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Masthope is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Masthope ranks 345th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Masthope's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Masthope's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Masthope is less Asian than neighboring Narrowsburg (1% Asian), and Eldred (2.9% Asian).

Masthope's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Masthope, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Masthope is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Masthope ranks 226th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Masthope's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Masthope's population has decreased from 8.5% to 5.2%.

Masthope is more Hispanic than neighboring Narrowsburg (0% Hispanic), and Eldred (4.4% Hispanic). Masthope is less Hispanic than neighboring Fawn Lake Forest (6.7% Hispanic), Barryville (9.3% Hispanic), and Hawley (9.2% Hispanic).

Masthope's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Masthope, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Masthope is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Masthope ranks 241st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Masthope's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 216.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Masthope's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.8%.

Masthope is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fawn Lake Forest (0.8% Native American/Other), Narrowsburg (0% Native American/Other), Barryville (2% Native American/Other), Eldred (0% Native American/Other), and Hawley (0% Native American/Other).

Masthope's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Masthope, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Masthope is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Masthope ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Masthope's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Masthope's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.6%.

Masthope is more Multiracial than neighboring Fawn Lake Forest (1% Multiracial), Narrowsburg (0% Multiracial), Eldred (0% Multiracial), and Hawley (2.5% Multiracial). Masthope is less Multiracial than neighboring Barryville (14.1% 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.