Misericordia University, PA Demographics

A map of Misericordia University's Population by Race

Misericordia University, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,011, a decrease from the 1,064 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.7% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 5.2% Black, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Misericordia University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Misericordia University has become considerably 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 Misericordia University, that probability was 40.8% in 2020 and 26.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Misericordia University is ranked the 991st 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). Misericordia University was ranked the 954th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Misericordia University's White Population

866 residents of Misericordia University, or 85.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Misericordia University is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Misericordia University ranks 1656th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Misericordia University's White population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Misericordia University's population has increased from 75.6% to 85.7%.

Misericordia University is more White than neighboring Trucksville (81.7% White). Misericordia University is less White than neighboring Dallas (86.8% White), Shavertown (99.2% White), Chase (100% White), and Harveys Lake (94.2% White).

Misericordia University's Black Population

53 residents of Misericordia University, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Misericordia University is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Misericordia University ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Misericordia University's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Black residents' share of Misericordia University's population has decreased from 6.3% to 5.2%.

Misericordia University is more Black than neighboring Dallas (0.1% Black), Shavertown (0% Black), Trucksville (4.7% Black), Chase (0% Black), and Harveys Lake (0% Black).

Misericordia University's Asian Population

12 residents of Misericordia University, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Misericordia University is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Misericordia University ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Misericordia University's Asian population has declined by an estimated 76.9%. Asian residents' share of Misericordia University's population has decreased from 4.9% to 1.2%.

Misericordia University is more Asian than neighboring Shavertown (0% Asian), Trucksville (0% Asian), Chase (0% Asian), and Harveys Lake (0% Asian). Misericordia University is less Asian than neighboring Dallas (2.7% Asian).

Misericordia University's Hispanic Population

59 residents of Misericordia University, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Misericordia University is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Misericordia University ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Misericordia University's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 54.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Misericordia University's population has decreased from 12.1% to 5.8%.

Misericordia University is more Hispanic than neighboring Dallas (2.9% Hispanic), Shavertown (0% Hispanic), Chase (0% Hispanic), and Harveys Lake (5.1% Hispanic). Misericordia University is less Hispanic than neighboring Trucksville (8% Hispanic).

Misericordia University's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Misericordia University, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Misericordia University is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Misericordia University ranks 1428th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Misericordia University's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Misericordia University's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Misericordia University is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shavertown (0% Native American/Other), Trucksville (0% Native American/Other), Chase (0% Native American/Other), and Harveys Lake (0% Native American/Other). Misericordia University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dallas (1% Native American/Other).

Misericordia University's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Misericordia University, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Misericordia University is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Misericordia University ranks 1776th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Misericordia University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 54.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Misericordia University's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.7%.

Misericordia University is more Multiracial than neighboring Shavertown (0.8% Multiracial), Chase (0% Multiracial), and Harveys Lake (0.7% Multiracial). Misericordia University is less Multiracial than neighboring Dallas (6.5% Multiracial), and Trucksville (5.5% 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.