Northwest Harborcreek, PA Demographics

A map of Northwest Harborcreek's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,967	7,988	91.0%	91.1%
Asian	277	135	3.2%	1.5%
Hispanic	256	179	2.9%	2.0%
Multiracial	156	319	1.8%	3.6%
Black	96	123	1.1%	1.4%
Native American/Other	1	28	0.0%	0.3%

Northwest Harborcreek, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 8,753, a less than 1% change from the 8,772 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.0% White, 3.2% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northwest Harborcreek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northwest Harborcreek is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Northwest Harborcreek, that probability was 16.9% in 2020 and 16.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northwest Harborcreek is ranked the 120th 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). Northwest Harborcreek was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northwest Harborcreek's White Population

7,967 residents of Northwest Harborcreek, or 91.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northwest Harborcreek is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Northwest Harborcreek ranks 957th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harborcreek's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Northwest Harborcreek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.0%.

Northwest Harborcreek is more White than neighboring Wesleyville (89.3% White), Lawrence Park (82.1% White), Penn State Erie (Behrend) (76.9% White), Erie (65.7% White), and North East (90.1% White).

Northwest Harborcreek's Black Population

96 residents of Northwest Harborcreek, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northwest Harborcreek is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Northwest Harborcreek ranks 798th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harborcreek's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.0%. Black residents' share of Northwest Harborcreek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Northwest Harborcreek is more Black than neighboring Wesleyville (0.9% Black). Northwest Harborcreek is less Black than neighboring Lawrence Park (10.6% Black), Penn State Erie (Behrend) (9% Black), Erie (16.3% Black), and North East (1.3% Black).

Northwest Harborcreek's Asian Population

277 residents of Northwest Harborcreek, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northwest Harborcreek is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Northwest Harborcreek ranks 413th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harborcreek's Asian population has grown by an estimated 105.2%. Asian residents' share of Northwest Harborcreek's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.2%.

Northwest Harborcreek is more Asian than neighboring Wesleyville (0.5% Asian), Lawrence Park (0.6% Asian), Erie (2.8% Asian), and North East (0.2% Asian). Northwest Harborcreek is less Asian than neighboring Penn State Erie (Behrend) (8.9% Asian).

Northwest Harborcreek's Hispanic Population

256 residents of Northwest Harborcreek, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northwest Harborcreek is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Northwest Harborcreek ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harborcreek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 43.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Northwest Harborcreek's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.9%.

Northwest Harborcreek is more Hispanic than neighboring Lawrence Park (0.3% Hispanic), and North East (2.6% Hispanic). Northwest Harborcreek is less Hispanic than neighboring Wesleyville (4.7% Hispanic), Penn State Erie (Behrend) (4.7% Hispanic), and Erie (8.6% Hispanic).

Northwest Harborcreek's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Northwest Harborcreek, 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 Northwest Harborcreek is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Northwest Harborcreek ranks 1033rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harborcreek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 96.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northwest Harborcreek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Northwest Harborcreek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Erie (0.6% Native American/Other).

Northwest Harborcreek's Multiracial Population

156 residents of Northwest Harborcreek, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northwest Harborcreek is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Northwest Harborcreek ranks 779th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Harborcreek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Northwest Harborcreek's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.8%.

Northwest Harborcreek is more Multiracial than neighboring Penn State Erie (Behrend) (0.5% Multiracial). Northwest Harborcreek is less Multiracial than neighboring Wesleyville (4.6% Multiracial), Lawrence Park (6.5% Multiracial), Erie (6% Multiracial), and North East (5.9% 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.