North Wales, PA Demographics

A map of North Wales's Population by Race

North Wales, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,440, a less than 1% change from the 3,426 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.9% White, 7.1% Multiracial, 6.5% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Wales, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Wales has become 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 North Wales, that probability was 30.4% in 2020 and 34.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Wales is ranked the 413th 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). North Wales was ranked the 408th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Wales's White Population

2,749 residents of North Wales, or 79.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Wales is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. North Wales ranks 1481st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wales's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of North Wales's population has decreased from 83.0% to 79.9%.

North Wales is more White than neighboring Lansdale (66.3% White), Montgomeryville (68.9% White), Spring House (77.7% White), and Hatfield (68% White). North Wales is less White than neighboring Blue Bell (84.7% White).

North Wales's Black Population

9 residents of North Wales, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Wales is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. North Wales ranks 305th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wales's Black population has declined by an estimated 94.5%. Black residents' share of North Wales's population has decreased from 4.8% to 0.3%.

North Wales is less Black than neighboring Lansdale (5.8% Black), Montgomeryville (3.9% Black), Spring House (0.7% Black), Blue Bell (0.7% Black), and Hatfield (3.7% Black).

North Wales's Asian Population

223 residents of North Wales, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Wales is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. North Wales ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wales's Asian population has grown by an estimated 102.7%. Asian residents' share of North Wales's population has increased from 3.2% to 6.5%.

North Wales is less Asian than neighboring Lansdale (15.3% Asian), Montgomeryville (20.8% Asian), Spring House (14.9% Asian), Blue Bell (9.4% Asian), and Hatfield (15.2% Asian).

North Wales's Hispanic Population

178 residents of North Wales, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Wales is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. North Wales ranks 571st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wales's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.1%. Hispanic residents' share of North Wales's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.2%.

North Wales is more Hispanic than neighboring Montgomeryville (3.5% Hispanic), Spring House (4.6% Hispanic), and Blue Bell (2.8% Hispanic). North Wales is less Hispanic than neighboring Lansdale (8.3% Hispanic), and Hatfield (6.5% Hispanic).

North Wales's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of North Wales, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Wales is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. North Wales ranks 549th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wales's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Wales's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

North Wales is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lansdale (0.3% Native American/Other), Montgomeryville (0% Native American/Other), Spring House (0% Native American/Other), Blue Bell (0.1% Native American/Other), and Hatfield (0.5% Native American/Other).

North Wales's Multiracial Population

245 residents of North Wales, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Wales is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. North Wales ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wales's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 65.5%. Multiracial residents' share of North Wales's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.1%.

North Wales is more Multiracial than neighboring Lansdale (4% Multiracial), Montgomeryville (2.9% Multiracial), Spring House (2.1% Multiracial), Blue Bell (2.3% Multiracial), and Hatfield (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.