Paoli, PA Demographics

A map of Paoli's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,497	4,369	70.7%	72.8%
Asian	1,096	849	17.2%	14.1%
Multiracial	373	207	5.9%	3.4%
Hispanic	198	226	3.1%	3.8%
Black	192	293	3.0%	4.9%
Native American/Other	6	58	0.1%	1.0%

Paoli, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,362, an increase from the 6,002 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.7% White, 17.2% Asian, 5.9% Multiracial, 3.1% Hispanic, 3.0% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paoli, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paoli has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Paoli, that probability was 44.5% in 2020 and 46.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paoli is ranked the 196th 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). Paoli was ranked the 209th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paoli's White Population

4,497 residents of Paoli, or 70.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paoli is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Paoli ranks 1694th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Paoli's population has decreased from 72.8% to 70.7%.

Paoli is more White than neighboring Chesterbrook (46.9% White), and Frazer (61% White). Paoli is less White than neighboring Malvern (84% White), Berwyn (82.4% White), and Devon (79.2% White).

Paoli's Black Population

192 residents of Paoli, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paoli is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Paoli ranks 299th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Black residents' share of Paoli's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.0%.

Paoli is more Black than neighboring Malvern (1.6% Black), Berwyn (1.1% Black), and Devon (1.5% Black). Paoli is less Black than neighboring Chesterbrook (5.1% Black), and Frazer (6% Black).

Paoli's Asian Population

1,096 residents of Paoli, or 17.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paoli is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Paoli ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.1%. Asian residents' share of Paoli's population has increased from 14.1% to 17.2%.

Paoli is more Asian than neighboring Malvern (8.4% Asian), Berwyn (11.9% Asian), and Devon (6.1% Asian). Paoli is less Asian than neighboring Chesterbrook (33.4% Asian), and Frazer (27.7% Asian).

Paoli's Hispanic Population

198 residents of Paoli, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paoli is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Paoli ranks 612th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Paoli's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.1%.

Paoli is more Hispanic than neighboring Berwyn (1.4% Hispanic), and Frazer (2.4% Hispanic). Paoli is less Hispanic than neighboring Malvern (4.3% Hispanic), Chesterbrook (9.4% Hispanic), and Devon (9.2% Hispanic).

Paoli's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Paoli, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paoli is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Paoli ranks 179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 89.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paoli's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Paoli is more Native American/Other than neighboring Malvern (0% Native American/Other), Berwyn (0% Native American/Other), and Devon (0% Native American/Other). Paoli is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chesterbrook (0.5% Native American/Other).

Paoli's Multiracial Population

373 residents of Paoli, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paoli is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Paoli ranks 883rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paoli's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 80.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Paoli's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.9%.

Paoli is more Multiracial than neighboring Malvern (1.6% Multiracial), Chesterbrook (4.7% Multiracial), Berwyn (3.2% Multiracial), Devon (3.9% Multiracial), and Frazer (2.7% 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.