Messiah College, PA Demographics

A map of Messiah College's Population by Race

Messiah College, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,329, a large decrease from the 2,841 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.2% White, 9.7% Hispanic, 7.2% Black, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Messiah College, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Messiah College has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Messiah College, that probability was 49.6% in 2020 and 43.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Messiah College is ranked the 594th 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). Messiah College was ranked the 491st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Messiah College's White Population

1,727 residents of Messiah College, or 74.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Messiah College is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Messiah College ranks 1732nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Messiah College's White population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Messiah College's population has increased from 69.1% to 74.2%.

Messiah College is less White than neighboring Mechanicsburg (87.9% White), Dillsburg (86.3% White), Shiremanstown (83.6% White), Franklintown (95.8% White), and Camp Hill (84.8% White).

Messiah College's Black Population

168 residents of Messiah College, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Messiah College is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Messiah College ranks 246th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Messiah College's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Messiah College's population has increased from 5.9% to 7.2%.

Messiah College is more Black than neighboring Mechanicsburg (1.5% Black), Dillsburg (0.8% Black), Shiremanstown (4.1% Black), Franklintown (0% Black), and Camp Hill (0.3% Black).

Messiah College's Asian Population

96 residents of Messiah College, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Messiah College is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Messiah College ranks 27th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Messiah College's Asian population has declined by an estimated 73.0%. Asian residents' share of Messiah College's population has decreased from 12.5% to 4.1%.

Messiah College is more Asian than neighboring Mechanicsburg (2.3% Asian), Dillsburg (1.1% Asian), Shiremanstown (2.6% Asian), and Franklintown (0.8% Asian). Messiah College is less Asian than neighboring Camp Hill (4.3% Asian).

Messiah College's Hispanic Population

225 residents of Messiah College, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Messiah College is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Messiah College ranks 260th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Messiah College's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Messiah College's population has increased from 7.8% to 9.7%.

Messiah College is more Hispanic than neighboring Mechanicsburg (3.8% Hispanic), Dillsburg (8.4% Hispanic), Shiremanstown (7.9% Hispanic), Franklintown (0% Hispanic), and Camp Hill (6.3% Hispanic).

Messiah College's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Messiah College, 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 Messiah College is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Messiah College ranks 1449th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Messiah College is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mechanicsburg (1.6% Native American/Other), Dillsburg (0.2% Native American/Other), Shiremanstown (0.6% Native American/Other), Franklintown (2.3% Native American/Other), and Camp Hill (0.2% Native American/Other).

Messiah College's Multiracial Population

113 residents of Messiah College, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Messiah College is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Messiah College ranks 387th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Messiah College's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Messiah College's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Messiah College is more Multiracial than neighboring Mechanicsburg (2.9% Multiracial), Dillsburg (3.2% Multiracial), Shiremanstown (1.2% Multiracial), Franklintown (1% Multiracial), and Camp Hill (4% 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.