McDonald, PA Demographics

A map of McDonald's Population by Race

McDonald, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,065, a less than 1% change from the 2,060 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.3% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.6% Black, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of McDonald, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McDonald 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 McDonald, that probability was 18.8% in 2020 and 14.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McDonald is ranked the 648th 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). McDonald was ranked the 638th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

McDonald's White Population

1,906 residents of McDonald, or 92.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McDonald is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. McDonald ranks 1063rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McDonald's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of McDonald's population has increased from 90.0% to 92.3%.

McDonald is more White than neighboring Noblestown (84.4% White), Southview (79.9% White), and Oakdale (88.5% White). McDonald is less White than neighboring Sturgeon (94.5% White), and Midway (95.2% White).

McDonald's Black Population

53 residents of McDonald, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McDonald is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. McDonald ranks 440th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McDonald's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Black residents' share of McDonald's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.6%.

McDonald is more Black than neighboring Sturgeon (0% Black), Noblestown (0% Black), and Midway (0% Black). McDonald is less Black than neighboring Southview (13.5% Black), and Oakdale (3.4% Black).

McDonald's Asian Population

3 residents of McDonald, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in McDonald is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. McDonald ranks 904th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McDonald's Asian population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Asian residents' share of McDonald's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

McDonald is more Asian than neighboring Sturgeon (0% Asian), and Southview (0% Asian). McDonald is less Asian than neighboring Noblestown (5.5% Asian), Oakdale (0.3% Asian), and Midway (1.1% Asian).

McDonald's Hispanic Population

24 residents of McDonald, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McDonald is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. McDonald ranks 1254th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McDonald's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of McDonald's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

McDonald is more Hispanic than neighboring Sturgeon (0% Hispanic), Noblestown (0% Hispanic), Oakdale (0.5% Hispanic), and Midway (0% Hispanic). McDonald is less Hispanic than neighboring Southview (1.3% Hispanic).

McDonald's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of McDonald, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in McDonald is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. McDonald ranks 787th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McDonald's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of McDonald's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

McDonald is more Native American/Other than neighboring Noblestown (0% Native American/Other), Southview (0% Native American/Other), Oakdale (0% Native American/Other), and Midway (0% Native American/Other). McDonald is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sturgeon (5.5% Native American/Other).

McDonald's Multiracial Population

66 residents of McDonald, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McDonald is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. McDonald ranks 481st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McDonald's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.8%. Multiracial residents' share of McDonald's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.2%.

McDonald is more Multiracial than neighboring Sturgeon (0% Multiracial). McDonald is less Multiracial than neighboring Noblestown (10.1% Multiracial), Southview (5.3% Multiracial), Oakdale (7.3% Multiracial), and Midway (3.7% 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.