Oley, PA Demographics

A map of Oley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,061	1,196	92.0%	96.1%
Hispanic	72	17	6.2%	1.4%
Multiracial	20	17	1.7%	1.4%
Black	0	8	0.0%	0.6%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.2%

Oley, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,153, a decrease from the 1,244 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.0% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oley 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 Oley, that probability was 7.5% in 2020 and 14.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oley is ranked the 924th 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). Oley was ranked the 874th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oley's White Population

1,061 residents of Oley, or 92.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oley is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Oley ranks 223rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oley's White population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. White residents' share of Oley's population has decreased from 96.1% to 92.0%.

Oley is more White than neighboring New Jerusalem (90.2% White), Fleetwood (84.4% White), Dryville (91.4% White), and Walnuttown (86.4% White). Oley is less White than neighboring Alsace Manor (100% White).

Oley's Black Population

0 residents of Oley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oley is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Oley ranks 1156th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oley's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Oley's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Oley is less Black than neighboring New Jerusalem (9.1% Black), and Fleetwood (0.8% Black).

Oley's Asian Population

0 residents of Oley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oley is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Oley ranks 1134th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oley is less Asian than neighboring Fleetwood (1.1% Asian).

Oley's Hispanic Population

72 residents of Oley, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oley is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oley ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 323.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Oley's population has increased from 1.4% to 6.2%.

Oley is more Hispanic than neighboring New Jerusalem (0.6% Hispanic), and Alsace Manor (0% Hispanic). Oley is less Hispanic than neighboring Fleetwood (12.6% Hispanic), Dryville (8.6% Hispanic), and Walnuttown (13.6% Hispanic).

Oley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Oley, 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 Oley is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Oley ranks 1337th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oley's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Oley, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oley is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Oley ranks 1714th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Oley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Oley is more Multiracial than neighboring New Jerusalem (0% Multiracial), Alsace Manor (0% Multiracial), Fleetwood (1.1% Multiracial), Dryville (0% Multiracial), and Walnuttown (0% 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.