Penbrook, PA Demographics

A map of Penbrook's Population by Race

Penbrook, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,266, a less than 1% change from the 3,274 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.2% White, 26.2% Hispanic, 24.4% Black, 8.4% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Penbrook, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Penbrook has become slightly less 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 Penbrook, that probability was 71.7% in 2020 and 71.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Penbrook is ranked the 437th 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). Penbrook was ranked the 428th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Penbrook's White Population

1,279 residents of Penbrook, or 39.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Penbrook is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Penbrook ranks 1857th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penbrook's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Penbrook's population has increased from 37.6% to 39.2%.

Penbrook is more White than neighboring Harrisburg (25.2% White). Penbrook is less White than neighboring Progress (44.9% White), Paxtang (65.5% White), Colonial Park (46.6% White), and Oberlin (41.3% White).

Penbrook's Black Population

796 residents of Penbrook, or 24.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Penbrook is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Penbrook ranks 36th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penbrook's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. Black residents' share of Penbrook's population has decreased from 33.2% to 24.4%.

Penbrook is more Black than neighboring Progress (21.1% Black), Paxtang (7.3% Black), and Oberlin (16.4% Black). Penbrook is less Black than neighboring Harrisburg (40.9% Black), and Colonial Park (24.7% Black).

Penbrook's Asian Population

0 residents of Penbrook, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Penbrook is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Penbrook ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penbrook's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Penbrook's population has decreased from 4.4% to 0.0%.

Penbrook is less Asian than neighboring Progress (13.2% Asian), Paxtang (10.8% Asian), Harrisburg (2.2% Asian), and Colonial Park (10.3% Asian).

Penbrook's Hispanic Population

857 residents of Penbrook, or 26.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Penbrook is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Penbrook ranks 96th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penbrook's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 71.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Penbrook's population has increased from 15.3% to 26.2%.

Penbrook is more Hispanic than neighboring Progress (10.2% Hispanic), Paxtang (8% Hispanic), and Colonial Park (12.9% Hispanic). Penbrook is less Hispanic than neighboring Harrisburg (26.4% Hispanic), and Oberlin (41.3% Hispanic).

Penbrook's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Penbrook, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Penbrook is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Penbrook ranks 31st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penbrook's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Penbrook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Penbrook is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paxtang (1.7% Native American/Other), Harrisburg (0.6% Native American/Other), Colonial Park (0.7% Native American/Other), and Oberlin (0% Native American/Other). Penbrook is less Native American/Other than neighboring Progress (3.9% Native American/Other).

Penbrook's Multiracial Population

273 residents of Penbrook, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Penbrook is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Penbrook ranks 51st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penbrook's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Penbrook's population has increased from 7.7% to 8.4%.

Penbrook is more Multiracial than neighboring Progress (6.6% Multiracial), Paxtang (6.6% Multiracial), Harrisburg (4.7% Multiracial), Colonial Park (4.9% Multiracial), and Oberlin (1.1% 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.