Montoursville, PA Demographics

A map of Montoursville's Population by Race

Montoursville, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,706, a less than 1% change from the 4,750 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.9% White, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montoursville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montoursville 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 Montoursville, that probability was 13.7% in 2020 and 4.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montoursville is ranked the 294th 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). Montoursville was ranked the 291st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montoursville's White Population

4,608 residents of Montoursville, or 97.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montoursville is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Montoursville ranks 735th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montoursville's White population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Montoursville's population has increased from 92.8% to 97.9%.

Montoursville is more White than neighboring Kenmar (79% White), Faxon (96.6% White), South Williamsport (91.4% White), Montgomery (89% White), and Williamsport (74.2% White).

Montoursville's Black Population

1 residents of Montoursville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montoursville is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Montoursville ranks 1188th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montoursville's Black population has declined by an estimated 96.4%. Black residents' share of Montoursville's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Montoursville is less Black than neighboring Kenmar (8.6% Black), South Williamsport (1.5% Black), and Williamsport (12% Black).

Montoursville's Asian Population

0 residents of Montoursville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montoursville is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Montoursville ranks 629th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montoursville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Montoursville's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Montoursville is less Asian than neighboring Kenmar (0.7% Asian), South Williamsport (2.5% Asian), Montgomery (0.4% Asian), and Williamsport (1.4% Asian).

Montoursville's Hispanic Population

92 residents of Montoursville, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montoursville is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Montoursville ranks 1175th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montoursville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Montoursville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Montoursville is more Hispanic than neighboring Kenmar (1.2% Hispanic), and South Williamsport (1.1% Hispanic). Montoursville is less Hispanic than neighboring Faxon (3.4% Hispanic), Montgomery (4.7% Hispanic), and Williamsport (4.5% Hispanic).

Montoursville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Montoursville, 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 Montoursville is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Montoursville ranks 691st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montoursville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montoursville's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Montoursville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montgomery (0.3% Native American/Other), and Williamsport (0.5% Native American/Other).

Montoursville's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Montoursville, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montoursville is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Montoursville ranks 834th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montoursville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 97.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Montoursville's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.1%.

Montoursville is more Multiracial than neighboring Faxon (0% Multiracial). Montoursville is less Multiracial than neighboring Kenmar (10.5% Multiracial), South Williamsport (3.5% Multiracial), Montgomery (5.6% Multiracial), and Williamsport (7.4% 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.