Nanticoke, PA Demographics

A map of Nanticoke's Population by Race

Nanticoke, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 10,653, a less than 1% change from the 10,628 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.6% White, 10.9% Hispanic, 9.0% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nanticoke, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nanticoke 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 Nanticoke, that probability was 27.7% in 2020 and 37.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nanticoke is ranked the 80th 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). Nanticoke was ranked the 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nanticoke's White Population

8,271 residents of Nanticoke, or 77.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nanticoke is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Nanticoke ranks 1404th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanticoke's White population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Nanticoke's population has decreased from 84.6% to 77.6%.

Nanticoke is more White than neighboring West Nanticoke (73.3% White). Nanticoke is less White than neighboring Sheatown (91% White), Wanamie (91.5% White), Nuangola (92.6% White), and Warrior Run (96.6% White).

Nanticoke's Black Population

964 residents of Nanticoke, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nanticoke is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Nanticoke ranks 337th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanticoke's Black population has grown by an estimated 105.5%. Black residents' share of Nanticoke's population has increased from 4.4% to 9.0%.

Nanticoke is more Black than neighboring Sheatown (0% Black), West Nanticoke (6.2% Black), Wanamie (0% Black), Nuangola (0% Black), and Warrior Run (0% Black).

Nanticoke's Asian Population

0 residents of Nanticoke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nanticoke is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Nanticoke ranks 968th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanticoke's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Nanticoke's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Nanticoke is less Asian than neighboring Nuangola (0.1% Asian), and Warrior Run (0.4% Asian).

Nanticoke's Hispanic Population

1,159 residents of Nanticoke, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nanticoke is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Nanticoke ranks 298th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanticoke's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Nanticoke's population has increased from 7.0% to 10.9%.

Nanticoke is more Hispanic than neighboring Sheatown (9% Hispanic), Wanamie (0% Hispanic), Nuangola (2.7% Hispanic), and Warrior Run (2.8% Hispanic). Nanticoke is less Hispanic than neighboring West Nanticoke (20.3% Hispanic).

Nanticoke's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Nanticoke, 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 Nanticoke is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Nanticoke ranks 1010th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanticoke's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nanticoke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Nanticoke is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sheatown (0% Native American/Other), West Nanticoke (0% Native American/Other), Wanamie (0% Native American/Other), Nuangola (0% Native American/Other), and Warrior Run (0% Native American/Other).

Nanticoke's Multiracial Population

247 residents of Nanticoke, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nanticoke is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Nanticoke ranks 1042nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanticoke's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Nanticoke's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.3%.

Nanticoke is more Multiracial than neighboring Sheatown (0% Multiracial), West Nanticoke (0.3% Multiracial), and Warrior Run (0.2% Multiracial). Nanticoke is less Multiracial than neighboring Wanamie (8.5% Multiracial), and Nuangola (4.5% 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.