Pen Argyl, PA Demographics

A map of Pen Argyl's Population by Race

Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,495, a less than 1% change from the 3,510 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.8% White, 3.4% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pen Argyl, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pen Argyl has become considerably less 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 Pen Argyl, that probability was 22.5% in 2020 and 17.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pen Argyl is ranked the 406th 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). Pen Argyl was ranked the 396th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pen Argyl's White Population

3,175 residents of Pen Argyl, or 90.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pen Argyl is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Pen Argyl ranks 1240th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pen Argyl's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Pen Argyl's population has increased from 87.7% to 90.8%.

Pen Argyl is more White than neighboring Roseto (89.4% White), Wind Gap (86.5% White), Bangor (84.4% White), and East Bangor (85.2% White). Pen Argyl is less White than neighboring Ackermanville (100% White).

Pen Argyl's Black Population

93 residents of Pen Argyl, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pen Argyl is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Pen Argyl ranks 753rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pen Argyl's Black population has grown by an estimated 72.2%. Black residents' share of Pen Argyl's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.7%.

Pen Argyl is more Black than neighboring Roseto (0.4% Black), Wind Gap (1.7% Black), Ackermanville (0% Black), Bangor (0.3% Black), and East Bangor (2% Black).

Pen Argyl's Asian Population

0 residents of Pen Argyl, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pen Argyl is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Pen Argyl ranks 566th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pen Argyl's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Pen Argyl's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Pen Argyl is less Asian than neighboring Bangor (0.2% Asian).

Pen Argyl's Hispanic Population

118 residents of Pen Argyl, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pen Argyl is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pen Argyl ranks 389th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pen Argyl's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Pen Argyl's population has decreased from 5.8% to 3.4%.

Pen Argyl is more Hispanic than neighboring Ackermanville (0% Hispanic). Pen Argyl is less Hispanic than neighboring Roseto (8.2% Hispanic), Wind Gap (8% Hispanic), Bangor (11.1% Hispanic), and East Bangor (10.1% Hispanic).

Pen Argyl's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Pen Argyl, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pen Argyl is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Pen Argyl ranks 1107th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pen Argyl's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pen Argyl's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Pen Argyl is more Native American/Other than neighboring Roseto (0.1% Native American/Other), Wind Gap (0% Native American/Other), Ackermanville (0% Native American/Other), and Bangor (0% Native American/Other). Pen Argyl is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Bangor (0.7% Native American/Other).

Pen Argyl's Multiracial Population

100 residents of Pen Argyl, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pen Argyl is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Pen Argyl ranks 838th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pen Argyl's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Pen Argyl's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.9%.

Pen Argyl is more Multiracial than neighboring Roseto (1.8% Multiracial), Ackermanville (0% Multiracial), and East Bangor (2% Multiracial). Pen Argyl is less Multiracial than neighboring Wind Gap (3.8% Multiracial), and Bangor (4% 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.