Old Forge, PA Demographics

A map of Old Forge's Population by Race

Old Forge, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 8,573, a less than 1% change from the 8,497 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.0% White, 10.5% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Old Forge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Old Forge 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 Old Forge, that probability was 21.4% in 2020 and 31.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Old Forge is ranked the 124th 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). Old Forge was ranked the 121st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Old Forge's White Population

7,027 residents of Old Forge, or 82.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Old Forge is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Old Forge ranks 1181st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Forge's White population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Old Forge's population has decreased from 88.4% to 82.0%.

Old Forge is more White than neighboring Taylor (73.2% White), Duryea (77.5% White), and Moosic (79.5% White). Old Forge is less White than neighboring Avoca (92.5% White), and Dupont (89.5% White).

Old Forge's Black Population

57 residents of Old Forge, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Old Forge is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Old Forge ranks 676th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Forge's Black population has declined by an estimated 63.0%. Black residents' share of Old Forge's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.7%.

Old Forge is more Black than neighboring Avoca (0.3% Black), Duryea (0.1% Black), and Dupont (0.3% Black). Old Forge is less Black than neighboring Taylor (1.8% Black), and Moosic (3.8% Black).

Old Forge's Asian Population

149 residents of Old Forge, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Old Forge is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Old Forge ranks 439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Forge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.1%. Asian residents' share of Old Forge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Old Forge is more Asian than neighboring Avoca (0% Asian), and Duryea (1.4% Asian). Old Forge is less Asian than neighboring Taylor (2.9% Asian), Moosic (2.9% Asian), and Dupont (4.3% Asian).

Old Forge's Hispanic Population

900 residents of Old Forge, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Old Forge is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Old Forge ranks 385th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Forge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Old Forge's population has increased from 5.9% to 10.5%.

Old Forge is more Hispanic than neighboring Avoca (2.9% Hispanic), Moosic (6.4% Hispanic), and Dupont (0.7% Hispanic). Old Forge is less Hispanic than neighboring Taylor (16.2% Hispanic), and Duryea (19.9% Hispanic).

Old Forge's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Old Forge, 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 Old Forge is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Old Forge ranks 1175th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Forge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Old Forge's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.0%.

Old Forge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Avoca (0% Native American/Other), Duryea (0% Native American/Other), and Dupont (0% Native American/Other). Old Forge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Taylor (1.6% Native American/Other), and Moosic (2.7% Native American/Other).

Old Forge's Multiracial Population

356 residents of Old Forge, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Old Forge is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Old Forge ranks 1514th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Forge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 91.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Old Forge's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.2%.

Old Forge is more Multiracial than neighboring Duryea (1% Multiracial). Old Forge is less Multiracial than neighboring Avoca (4.3% Multiracial), Taylor (4.4% Multiracial), Moosic (4.7% Multiracial), and Dupont (5.2% 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.