McKinley, PA Demographics

A map of McKinley's Population by Race

McKinley, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,662, a large decrease from the 3,128 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.8% White, 16.9% Black, 11.9% Native American/Other, 9.6% Hispanic, 7.2% Asian, and 5.6% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of McKinley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McKinley has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 McKinley, that probability was 54.0% in 2020 and 70.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McKinley is ranked the 528th 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). McKinley was ranked the 445th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

McKinley's White Population

1,299 residents of McKinley, or 48.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McKinley is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. McKinley ranks 1762nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McKinley's White population has declined by an estimated 35.9%. White residents' share of McKinley's population has decreased from 64.8% to 48.8%.

McKinley is less White than neighboring Elkins Park (56.6% White), Rockledge (91.7% White), Jenkintown (79.8% White), Cheltenham Village (64.1% White), and Wyncote (74.1% White).

McKinley's Black Population

449 residents of McKinley, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McKinley is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. McKinley ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McKinley's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.8%. Black residents' share of McKinley's population has decreased from 17.5% to 16.9%.

McKinley is more Black than neighboring Rockledge (0.2% Black), and Jenkintown (8.4% Black). McKinley is less Black than neighboring Elkins Park (27% Black), Cheltenham Village (28% Black), and Wyncote (18.7% Black).

McKinley's Asian Population

191 residents of McKinley, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in McKinley is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. McKinley ranks 67th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McKinley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. Asian residents' share of McKinley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.2%.

McKinley is more Asian than neighboring Elkins Park (5.6% Asian), Rockledge (0% Asian), Jenkintown (1.6% Asian), Cheltenham Village (0% Asian), and Wyncote (2.4% Asian).

McKinley's Hispanic Population

255 residents of McKinley, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McKinley is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. McKinley ranks 406th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McKinley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.6%. Hispanic residents' share of McKinley's population has increased from 5.6% to 9.6%.

McKinley is more Hispanic than neighboring Elkins Park (6.4% Hispanic), Rockledge (3% Hispanic), Jenkintown (4.1% Hispanic), Cheltenham Village (5.9% Hispanic), and Wyncote (1.5% Hispanic).

McKinley's Native American/Other Population

318 residents of McKinley, or 11.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in McKinley is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. McKinley ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McKinley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 715.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of McKinley's population has increased from 1.2% to 11.9%.

McKinley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elkins Park (0% Native American/Other), Rockledge (0% Native American/Other), Jenkintown (0.8% Native American/Other), Cheltenham Village (0% Native American/Other), and Wyncote (0% Native American/Other).

McKinley's Multiracial Population

150 residents of McKinley, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McKinley is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. McKinley ranks 602nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McKinley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.0%. Multiracial residents' share of McKinley's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.6%.

McKinley is more Multiracial than neighboring Elkins Park (4.3% Multiracial), Rockledge (5.1% Multiracial), Jenkintown (5.3% Multiracial), Cheltenham Village (2% Multiracial), and Wyncote (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.