Oreland, PA Demographics

A map of Oreland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,479	4,670	75.2%	75.2%
Black	675	797	11.3%	12.8%
Multiracial	426	221	7.2%	3.6%
Hispanic	257	294	4.3%	4.7%
Asian	116	197	1.9%	3.2%
Native American/Other	0	31	0.0%	0.5%

Oreland, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,953, a decrease from the 6,210 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.2% White, 11.3% Black, 7.2% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oreland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oreland is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Oreland, that probability was 41.3% in 2020 and 41.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oreland is ranked the 218th 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). Oreland was ranked the 196th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oreland's White Population

4,479 residents of Oreland, or 75.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oreland is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Oreland ranks 1662nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oreland's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Oreland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 75.2%.

Oreland is more White than neighboring Arcadia University (67.4% White). Oreland is less White than neighboring Fort Washington (79.7% White), Flourtown (80.8% White), Glenside (80.3% White), and Wyndmoor (75.9% White).

Oreland's Black Population

675 residents of Oreland, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oreland is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Oreland ranks 117th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oreland's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. Black residents' share of Oreland's population has decreased from 12.8% to 11.3%.

Oreland is more Black than neighboring Fort Washington (6.7% Black), and Glenside (8.4% Black). Oreland is less Black than neighboring Arcadia University (12.2% Black), Flourtown (12.6% Black), and Wyndmoor (16.2% Black).

Oreland's Asian Population

116 residents of Oreland, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oreland is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Oreland ranks 196th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oreland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.1%. Asian residents' share of Oreland's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.9%.

Oreland is less Asian than neighboring Arcadia University (11.2% Asian), Fort Washington (6.8% Asian), and Wyndmoor (2.9% Asian).

Oreland's Hispanic Population

257 residents of Oreland, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oreland is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oreland ranks 490th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oreland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Oreland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Oreland is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Washington (3.1% Hispanic), Flourtown (2.5% Hispanic), and Wyndmoor (1.2% Hispanic). Oreland is less Hispanic than neighboring Arcadia University (4.5% Hispanic), and Glenside (4.6% Hispanic).

Oreland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Oreland, 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 Oreland is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Oreland ranks 666th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oreland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oreland's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Oreland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Flourtown (0.2% Native American/Other), Glenside (0.3% Native American/Other), and Wyndmoor (0.4% Native American/Other).

Oreland's Multiracial Population

426 residents of Oreland, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oreland is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Oreland ranks 821st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oreland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 92.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Oreland's population has increased from 3.6% to 7.2%.

Oreland is more Multiracial than neighboring Arcadia University (4.5% Multiracial), Fort Washington (3.7% Multiracial), Flourtown (1.9% Multiracial), Glenside (4.3% Multiracial), and Wyndmoor (3.3% 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.