Muhlenberg Park, PA Demographics

A map of Muhlenberg Park's Population by Race

Muhlenberg Park, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,259, a large decrease from the 1,544 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% White, 17.4% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Muhlenberg Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Muhlenberg Park 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 Muhlenberg Park, that probability was 46.0% in 2020 and 38.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Muhlenberg Park is ranked the 877th 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). Muhlenberg Park was ranked the 758th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Muhlenberg Park's White Population

963 residents of Muhlenberg Park, or 76.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muhlenberg Park is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Muhlenberg Park ranks 1727th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muhlenberg Park's White population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Muhlenberg Park's population has increased from 70.0% to 76.5%.

Muhlenberg Park is more White than neighboring Riverview Park (65.9% White), Hyde Park (40% White), South Temple (42.9% White), Fox Chase (74% White), and Laureldale (44.7% White).

Muhlenberg Park's Black Population

27 residents of Muhlenberg Park, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muhlenberg Park is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Muhlenberg Park ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muhlenberg Park's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.6%. Black residents' share of Muhlenberg Park's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.1%.

Muhlenberg Park is less Black than neighboring Riverview Park (6.2% Black), Hyde Park (2.3% Black), South Temple (4.7% Black), Fox Chase (6.9% Black), and Laureldale (6.9% Black).

Muhlenberg Park's Asian Population

16 residents of Muhlenberg Park, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muhlenberg Park is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Muhlenberg Park ranks 321st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muhlenberg Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Muhlenberg Park's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.3%.

Muhlenberg Park is more Asian than neighboring Hyde Park (0% Asian), South Temple (0% Asian), Fox Chase (0.7% Asian), and Laureldale (0% Asian). Muhlenberg Park is less Asian than neighboring Riverview Park (3.6% Asian).

Muhlenberg Park's Hispanic Population

219 residents of Muhlenberg Park, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muhlenberg Park is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Muhlenberg Park ranks 50th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muhlenberg Park's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Muhlenberg Park's population has decreased from 21.9% to 17.4%.

Muhlenberg Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Fox Chase (17.2% Hispanic). Muhlenberg Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Riverview Park (17.7% Hispanic), Hyde Park (55.6% Hispanic), South Temple (41.2% Hispanic), and Laureldale (47.7% Hispanic).

Muhlenberg Park's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Muhlenberg Park, 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 Muhlenberg Park is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Muhlenberg Park ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muhlenberg Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Muhlenberg Park's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Muhlenberg Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hyde Park (1.9% Native American/Other), South Temple (8% Native American/Other), and Fox Chase (1.3% Native American/Other).

Muhlenberg Park's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Muhlenberg Park, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muhlenberg Park is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Muhlenberg Park ranks 1371st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muhlenberg Park's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Muhlenberg Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Muhlenberg Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Hyde Park (0.3% Multiracial), Fox Chase (0% Multiracial), and Laureldale (0.7% Multiracial). Muhlenberg Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Riverview Park (6.7% Multiracial), and South Temple (3.2% 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.