Nescopeck, PA Demographics

A map of Nescopeck's Population by Race

Nescopeck, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,486, a less than 1% change from the 1,480 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 3.6% Multiracial, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nescopeck, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nescopeck 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 Nescopeck, that probability was 16.9% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nescopeck is ranked the 796th 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). Nescopeck was ranked the 787th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nescopeck's White Population

1,365 residents of Nescopeck, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nescopeck is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Nescopeck ranks 964th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nescopeck's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Nescopeck's population has increased from 91.0% to 91.9%.

Nescopeck is more White than neighboring East Berwick (84.6% White), Foundryville (62.5% White), Berwick (90.4% White), and Briar Creek (91.3% White). Nescopeck is less White than neighboring Mifflinville (95.3% White).

Nescopeck's Black Population

12 residents of Nescopeck, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nescopeck is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Nescopeck ranks 980th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nescopeck's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Nescopeck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Nescopeck is more Black than neighboring East Berwick (0% Black), Foundryville (0% Black), and Briar Creek (0.6% Black). Nescopeck is less Black than neighboring Berwick (4.1% Black), and Mifflinville (1.4% Black).

Nescopeck's Asian Population

3 residents of Nescopeck, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nescopeck is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Nescopeck ranks 1113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nescopeck's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Asian residents' share of Nescopeck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Nescopeck is more Asian than neighboring Foundryville (0% Asian), Berwick (0.1% Asian), and Mifflinville (0% Asian). Nescopeck is less Asian than neighboring East Berwick (0.7% Asian), and Briar Creek (0.5% Asian).

Nescopeck's Hispanic Population

50 residents of Nescopeck, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nescopeck is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Nescopeck ranks 937th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nescopeck's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Nescopeck's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.4%.

Nescopeck is more Hispanic than neighboring Berwick (2.6% Hispanic), and Mifflinville (2.9% Hispanic). Nescopeck is less Hispanic than neighboring East Berwick (14.6% Hispanic), Foundryville (37.5% Hispanic), and Briar Creek (6.8% Hispanic).

Nescopeck's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Nescopeck, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nescopeck is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Nescopeck ranks 717th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nescopeck's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nescopeck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Nescopeck is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Berwick (0% Native American/Other), Foundryville (0% Native American/Other), Berwick (0.1% Native American/Other), Briar Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Mifflinville (0% Native American/Other).

Nescopeck's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Nescopeck, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nescopeck is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Nescopeck ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nescopeck's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Nescopeck's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.6%.

Nescopeck is more Multiracial than neighboring East Berwick (0.1% Multiracial), Foundryville (0% Multiracial), Berwick (2.6% Multiracial), Briar Creek (0.8% Multiracial), and Mifflinville (0.3% 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.