Muse, PA Demographics

A map of Muse's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,201	2,364	87.0%	93.6%
Multiracial	203	78	8.0%	3.1%
Native American/Other	59	9	2.3%	0.4%
Asian	56	19	2.2%	0.8%
Black	10	26	0.4%	1.0%
Hispanic	0	29	0.0%	1.1%

Muse, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,529, a less than 1% change from the 2,525 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 8.0% Multiracial, 2.3% Native American/Other, 2.2% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Muse, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Muse 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 Muse, that probability was 12.2% in 2020 and 23.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Muse is ranked the 554th 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). Muse was ranked the 547th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Muse's White Population

2,201 residents of Muse, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muse is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Muse ranks 615th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muse's White population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Muse's population has decreased from 93.6% to 87.0%.

Muse is more White than neighboring Canonsburg (84.7% White), and Houston (83.5% White). Muse is less White than neighboring Cecil-Bishop (90.9% White), Hendersonville (100% White), and McGovern (90.1% White).

Muse's Black Population

10 residents of Muse, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muse is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Muse ranks 939th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muse's Black population has declined by an estimated 61.5%. Black residents' share of Muse's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Muse is more Black than neighboring Cecil-Bishop (0% Black), and Hendersonville (0% Black). Muse is less Black than neighboring Canonsburg (5.2% Black), Houston (4.3% Black), and McGovern (0.8% Black).

Muse's Asian Population

56 residents of Muse, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muse is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Muse ranks 730th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muse's Asian population has grown by an estimated 194.7%. Asian residents' share of Muse's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.2%.

Muse is more Asian than neighboring Cecil-Bishop (1% Asian), Houston (0.7% Asian), and Hendersonville (0% Asian). Muse is less Asian than neighboring Canonsburg (5.5% Asian), and McGovern (2.3% Asian).

Muse's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Muse, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muse is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Muse ranks 1422nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muse's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Muse's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Muse is less Hispanic than neighboring Cecil-Bishop (4.1% Hispanic), Canonsburg (2.3% Hispanic), Houston (2.3% Hispanic), and McGovern (1.5% Hispanic).

Muse's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Muse, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Muse is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Muse ranks 944th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muse's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 555.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Muse's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.3%.

Muse is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cecil-Bishop (0% Native American/Other), Canonsburg (0% Native American/Other), Houston (0% Native American/Other), Hendersonville (0% Native American/Other), and McGovern (0% Native American/Other).

Muse's Multiracial Population

203 residents of Muse, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muse is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Muse ranks 1087th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muse's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 160.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Muse's population has increased from 3.1% to 8.0%.

Muse is more Multiracial than neighboring Cecil-Bishop (4% Multiracial), Canonsburg (2.3% Multiracial), Hendersonville (0% Multiracial), and McGovern (5.3% Multiracial). Muse is less Multiracial than neighboring Houston (9.2% 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.