Narberth, PA Demographics

A map of Narberth's Population by Race

Narberth, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,511, a less than 1% change from the 4,492 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.2% White, 6.7% Asian, 6.5% Multiracial, 5.0% Black, 3.7% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Narberth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Narberth 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 Narberth, that probability was 29.6% in 2020 and 37.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Narberth is ranked the 311th 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). Narberth was ranked the 309th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Narberth's White Population

3,526 residents of Narberth, or 78.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Narberth is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Narberth ranks 1454th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Narberth's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Narberth's population has decreased from 83.5% to 78.2%.

Narberth is more White than neighboring Penn Wynne (63.9% White), Ardmore (70.4% White), Bala Cynwyd (76% White), and Haverford College (55.9% White). Narberth is less White than neighboring Merion Station (80.3% White).

Narberth's Black Population

227 residents of Narberth, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Narberth is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Narberth ranks 431st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Narberth's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.4%. Black residents' share of Narberth's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.0%.

Narberth is more Black than neighboring Merion Station (2.1% Black). Narberth is less Black than neighboring Penn Wynne (7.3% Black), Ardmore (11.5% Black), Bala Cynwyd (12.8% Black), and Haverford College (13.1% Black).

Narberth's Asian Population

302 residents of Narberth, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Narberth is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Narberth ranks 125th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Narberth's Asian population has grown by an estimated 55.7%. Asian residents' share of Narberth's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.7%.

Narberth is more Asian than neighboring Ardmore (6.6% Asian), and Bala Cynwyd (5.9% Asian). Narberth is less Asian than neighboring Merion Station (9% Asian), Penn Wynne (15.6% Asian), and Haverford College (7.8% Asian).

Narberth's Hispanic Population

165 residents of Narberth, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Narberth is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Narberth ranks 673rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Narberth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Narberth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Narberth is more Hispanic than neighboring Bala Cynwyd (1.1% Hispanic). Narberth is less Hispanic than neighboring Penn Wynne (9.6% Hispanic), Ardmore (4.9% Hispanic), and Haverford College (14.3% Hispanic).

Narberth's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Narberth, 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 Narberth is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Narberth ranks 488th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Narberth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Merion Station (0.2% Native American/Other), Penn Wynne (0.2% Native American/Other), Bala Cynwyd (1.1% Native American/Other), and Haverford College (0.6% Native American/Other).

Narberth's Multiracial Population

291 residents of Narberth, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Narberth is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Narberth ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Narberth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Narberth's population has increased from 4.7% to 6.5%.

Narberth is more Multiracial than neighboring Merion Station (4.6% Multiracial), Penn Wynne (3.4% Multiracial), and Bala Cynwyd (3.1% Multiracial). Narberth is less Multiracial than neighboring Ardmore (6.6% Multiracial), and Haverford College (8.2% 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.