McGovern, PA Demographics

A map of McGovern's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,957	3,325	90.1%	91.8%
Multiracial	231	133	5.3%	3.7%
Asian	103	32	2.3%	0.9%
Hispanic	68	62	1.5%	1.7%
Black	34	61	0.8%	1.7%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.2%

McGovern, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,393, a large increase from the 3,621 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of McGovern, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McGovern has become more 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 McGovern, that probability was 15.5% in 2020 and 18.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McGovern is ranked the 320th 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). McGovern was ranked the 389th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

McGovern's White Population

3,957 residents of McGovern, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McGovern is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. McGovern ranks 876th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGovern's White population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. White residents' share of McGovern's population has decreased from 91.8% to 90.1%.

McGovern is more White than neighboring Meadowlands (85.1% White), Houston (83.5% White), Canonsburg (84.7% White), Muse (87% White), and East Washington (81.6% White).

McGovern's Black Population

34 residents of McGovern, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McGovern is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. McGovern ranks 710th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGovern's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.3%. Black residents' share of McGovern's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.8%.

McGovern is more Black than neighboring Muse (0.4% Black). McGovern is less Black than neighboring Meadowlands (3.2% Black), Houston (4.3% Black), Canonsburg (5.2% Black), and East Washington (7.6% Black).

McGovern's Asian Population

103 residents of McGovern, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in McGovern is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. McGovern ranks 658th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGovern's Asian population has grown by an estimated 221.9%. Asian residents' share of McGovern's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.3%.

McGovern is more Asian than neighboring Meadowlands (0% Asian), Houston (0.7% Asian), Muse (2.2% Asian), and East Washington (1.7% Asian). McGovern is less Asian than neighboring Canonsburg (5.5% Asian).

McGovern's Hispanic Population

68 residents of McGovern, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McGovern is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. McGovern ranks 1138th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGovern's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Hispanic residents' share of McGovern's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

McGovern is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadowlands (0% Hispanic), and Muse (0% Hispanic). McGovern is less Hispanic than neighboring Houston (2.3% Hispanic), Canonsburg (2.3% Hispanic), and East Washington (6.6% Hispanic).

McGovern's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of McGovern, 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 McGovern is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. McGovern ranks 1222nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGovern's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of McGovern's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

McGovern is less Native American/Other than neighboring Muse (2.3% Native American/Other), and East Washington (0.1% Native American/Other).

McGovern's Multiracial Population

231 residents of McGovern, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McGovern is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. McGovern ranks 755th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGovern's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 73.7%. Multiracial residents' share of McGovern's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.3%.

McGovern is more Multiracial than neighboring Canonsburg (2.3% Multiracial), and East Washington (2.3% Multiracial). McGovern is less Multiracial than neighboring Meadowlands (11.7% Multiracial), Houston (9.2% Multiracial), and Muse (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.