Pataskala, OH Demographics

A map of Pataskala's Population by Race

Pataskala, Ohio has an estimated population of 18,223, a slight increase from the 17,886 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.0% White, 12.2% Asian, 9.6% Black, 4.9% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pataskala, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pataskala has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pataskala, that probability was 39.6% in 2020 and 49.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pataskala is ranked the 101st most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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). Pataskala was ranked the 106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pataskala's White Population

12,579 residents of Pataskala, or 69.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pataskala is lower than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Pataskala ranks 1127th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pataskala's White population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. White residents' share of Pataskala's population has decreased from 76.8% to 69.0%.

Pataskala is more White than neighboring Reynoldsburg (50% White). Pataskala is less White than neighboring Jersey (92.8% White), Etna (69.5% White), Beechwood Trails (92.5% White), and New Albany (74.6% White).

Pataskala's Black Population

1,753 residents of Pataskala, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pataskala is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Pataskala ranks 151st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pataskala's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.7%. Black residents' share of Pataskala's population has increased from 7.3% to 9.6%.

Pataskala is more Black than neighboring Jersey (0% Black), Etna (1% Black), Beechwood Trails (1.4% Black), and New Albany (4.3% Black). Pataskala is less Black than neighboring Reynoldsburg (30.4% Black).

Pataskala's Asian Population

2,217 residents of Pataskala, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pataskala is higher than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Pataskala ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pataskala's Asian population has grown by an estimated 77.4%. Asian residents' share of Pataskala's population has increased from 7.0% to 12.2%.

Pataskala is more Asian than neighboring Jersey (4.3% Asian), Beechwood Trails (0% Asian), Reynoldsburg (5.7% Asian), and New Albany (9.7% Asian). Pataskala is less Asian than neighboring Etna (15% Asian).

Pataskala's Hispanic Population

888 residents of Pataskala, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pataskala is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Pataskala ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pataskala's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Pataskala's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.9%.

Pataskala is more Hispanic than neighboring Jersey (0% Hispanic), and Beechwood Trails (4.2% Hispanic). Pataskala is less Hispanic than neighboring Etna (6.4% Hispanic), Reynoldsburg (6.5% Hispanic), and New Albany (5.6% Hispanic).

Pataskala's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Pataskala, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pataskala is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Pataskala ranks 308th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pataskala's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pataskala's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Pataskala is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jersey (0% Native American/Other), and Beechwood Trails (0% Native American/Other). Pataskala is less Native American/Other than neighboring Etna (2.6% Native American/Other), Reynoldsburg (0.3% Native American/Other), and New Albany (0.7% Native American/Other).

Pataskala's Multiracial Population

749 residents of Pataskala, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pataskala is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Pataskala ranks 317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pataskala's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Pataskala's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.1%.

Pataskala is more Multiracial than neighboring Jersey (3% Multiracial), and Beechwood Trails (1.9% Multiracial). Pataskala is less Multiracial than neighboring Etna (5.4% Multiracial), Reynoldsburg (7% Multiracial), and New Albany (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.