Milroy, PA Demographics

A map of Milroy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,351	1,465	85.7%	94.5%
Multiracial	142	39	9.0%	2.5%
Hispanic	72	36	4.6%	2.3%
Native American/Other	12	1	0.8%	0.1%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.3%

Milroy, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,577, a slight increase from the 1,550 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.7% White, 9.0% Multiracial, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Milroy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Milroy has become considerably 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 Milroy, that probability was 10.5% in 2020 and 25.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milroy is ranked the 763rd 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). Milroy was ranked the 756th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milroy's White Population

1,351 residents of Milroy, or 85.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milroy is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Milroy ranks 481st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milroy's White population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of Milroy's population has decreased from 94.5% to 85.7%.

Milroy is less White than neighboring Potlicker Flats (100% White), Church Hill (90.7% White), Reedsville (100% White), Siglerville (100% White), and Lumber City (100% White).

Milroy's Black Population

0 residents of Milroy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milroy is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Milroy ranks 1369th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milroy's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Milroy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Milroy is less Black than neighboring Church Hill (2.8% Black).

Milroy's Asian Population

0 residents of Milroy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milroy is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Milroy ranks 1214th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milroy's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Milroy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Milroy's Hispanic Population

72 residents of Milroy, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milroy is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Milroy ranks 926th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milroy's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Milroy's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.6%.

Milroy is more Hispanic than neighboring Potlicker Flats (0% Hispanic), Reedsville (0% Hispanic), Siglerville (0% Hispanic), and Lumber City (0% Hispanic). Milroy is less Hispanic than neighboring Church Hill (5.6% Hispanic).

Milroy's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Milroy, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Milroy is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Milroy ranks 1452nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milroy's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milroy's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.8%.

Milroy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Potlicker Flats (0% Native American/Other), Church Hill (0% Native American/Other), Reedsville (0% Native American/Other), Siglerville (0% Native American/Other), and Lumber City (0% Native American/Other).

Milroy's Multiracial Population

142 residents of Milroy, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milroy is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Milroy ranks 1372nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milroy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 264.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Milroy's population has increased from 2.5% to 9.0%.

Milroy is more Multiracial than neighboring Potlicker Flats (0% Multiracial), Church Hill (0.9% Multiracial), Reedsville (0% Multiracial), Siglerville (0% Multiracial), and Lumber City (0% 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.