Muncy, PA Demographics
A map of Muncy's Population by Race
Muncy, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,720, a large increase from the 2,440 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.8% White, 3.6% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Muncy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Muncy has become 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 Muncy, that probability was 16.1% in 2020 and 13.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Muncy is ranked the 522nd 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). Muncy was ranked the 565th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Muncy's White Population
2,525 residents of Muncy, or 92.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muncy is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Muncy ranks 916th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Muncy's White population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. White residents' share of Muncy's population has increased from 91.5% to 92.8%.
Muncy is more White than neighboring Hughesville (90.1% White), Montgomery (89% White), and Turbotville (84.3% White). Muncy is less White than neighboring Picture Rocks (96.5% White), and Dewart (96% White).
Muncy's Black Population
44 residents of Muncy, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muncy is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Muncy ranks 1058th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Muncy's Black population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Black residents' share of Muncy's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.6%.
Muncy is more Black than neighboring Hughesville (0.7% Black), Montgomery (0% Black), Turbotville (1.4% Black), Picture Rocks (0.7% Black), and Dewart (0% Black).
Muncy's Asian Population
19 residents of Muncy, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muncy is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Muncy ranks 994th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Muncy's Asian population has grown by an estimated 72.7%. Asian residents' share of Muncy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.
Muncy is more Asian than neighboring Hughesville (0.4% Asian), Montgomery (0.4% Asian), Turbotville (0% Asian), Picture Rocks (0.3% Asian), and Dewart (0% Asian).
Muncy's Hispanic Population
98 residents of Muncy, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muncy is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Muncy ranks 1007th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Muncy's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 92.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Muncy's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.6%.
Muncy is more Hispanic than neighboring Turbotville (0.7% Hispanic), Picture Rocks (0% Hispanic), and Dewart (0% Hispanic). Muncy is less Hispanic than neighboring Hughesville (3.8% Hispanic), and Montgomery (4.7% Hispanic).
Muncy's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of Muncy, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Muncy is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Muncy ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Muncy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Muncy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.
Muncy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hughesville (1.1% Native American/Other), Montgomery (0.3% Native American/Other), Turbotville (12.7% Native American/Other), Picture Rocks (0.6% Native American/Other), and Dewart (1.4% Native American/Other).
Muncy's Multiracial Population
30 residents of Muncy, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muncy is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Muncy ranks 398th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Muncy's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Muncy's population has decreased from 4.6% to 1.1%.
Muncy is more Multiracial than neighboring Turbotville (0.9% Multiracial). Muncy is less Multiracial than neighboring Hughesville (3.9% Multiracial), Montgomery (5.6% Multiracial), Picture Rocks (2% Multiracial), and Dewart (2.6% 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.