Parkesburg, PA Demographics

A map of Parkesburg's Population by Race

Parkesburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,937, a slight increase from the 3,862 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.8% White, 18.5% Hispanic, 16.6% Black, 9.7% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parkesburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Parkesburg has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Parkesburg, that probability was 45.1% in 2020 and 63.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parkesburg is ranked the 363rd 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). Parkesburg was ranked the 371st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parkesburg's White Population

2,119 residents of Parkesburg, or 53.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parkesburg is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Parkesburg ranks 1701st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkesburg's White population has declined by an estimated 24.2%. White residents' share of Parkesburg's population has decreased from 72.4% to 53.8%.

Parkesburg is less White than neighboring Sadsburyville (67.5% White), Pomeroy (60.2% White), Atglen (78.2% White), Westwood CDP (Chester County) (91.5% White), and Cochranville (65.9% White).

Parkesburg's Black Population

654 residents of Parkesburg, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parkesburg is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Parkesburg ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkesburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.2%. Black residents' share of Parkesburg's population has increased from 10.8% to 16.6%.

Parkesburg is more Black than neighboring Sadsburyville (0% Black), Pomeroy (4.9% Black), Atglen (4.5% Black), Westwood CDP (Chester County) (7.1% Black), and Cochranville (1% Black).

Parkesburg's Asian Population

51 residents of Parkesburg, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parkesburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Parkesburg ranks 794th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkesburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 96.2%. Asian residents' share of Parkesburg's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.3%.

Parkesburg is more Asian than neighboring Sadsburyville (0% Asian), Pomeroy (0% Asian), Atglen (1.2% Asian), Westwood CDP (Chester County) (0% Asian), and Cochranville (0% Asian).

Parkesburg's Hispanic Population

730 residents of Parkesburg, or 18.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parkesburg is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Parkesburg ranks 177th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkesburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 86.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Parkesburg's population has increased from 10.2% to 18.5%.

Parkesburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Sadsburyville (14.9% Hispanic), Pomeroy (8.9% Hispanic), Atglen (8.3% Hispanic), and Westwood CDP (Chester County) (1.3% Hispanic). Parkesburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Cochranville (28.6% Hispanic).

Parkesburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Parkesburg, 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 Parkesburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Parkesburg ranks 376th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkesburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parkesburg's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Parkesburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westwood CDP (Chester County) (0.1% Native American/Other).

Parkesburg's Multiracial Population

383 residents of Parkesburg, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parkesburg is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Parkesburg ranks 249th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkesburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 88.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Parkesburg's population has increased from 5.3% to 9.7%.

Parkesburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Atglen (7.9% Multiracial), Westwood CDP (Chester County) (0% Multiracial), and Cochranville (4.4% Multiracial). Parkesburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Sadsburyville (17.6% Multiracial), and Pomeroy (26.1% 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.