Penns Creek, PA Demographics

A map of Penns Creek's Population by Race

Penns Creek, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 823, a large increase from the 694 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.1% White, 18.8% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, 2.4% Asian, 2.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Penns Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Penns Creek has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Penns Creek, that probability was 13.5% in 2020 and 42.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Penns Creek is ranked the 1089th 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). Penns Creek was ranked the 1162nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Penns Creek's White Population

602 residents of Penns Creek, or 73.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Penns Creek is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Penns Creek ranks 715th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penns Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Penns Creek's population has decreased from 92.9% to 73.1%.

Penns Creek is less White than neighboring Mifflinburg (91.6% White), New Berlin (95.8% White), Middleburg (94.2% White), Paxtonville (100% White), and Vicksburg CDP (Union County) (98.6% White).

Penns Creek's Black Population

0 residents of Penns Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Penns Creek is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Penns Creek ranks 1025th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penns Creek's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Penns Creek's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Penns Creek is less Black than neighboring Mifflinburg (0.1% Black), and New Berlin (0.1% Black).

Penns Creek's Asian Population

20 residents of Penns Creek, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Penns Creek is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Penns Creek ranks 755th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penns Creek's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Penns Creek's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.4%.

Penns Creek is more Asian than neighboring Mifflinburg (1.7% Asian), New Berlin (2.2% Asian), Middleburg (0% Asian), Paxtonville (0% Asian), and Vicksburg CDP (Union County) (0% Asian).

Penns Creek's Hispanic Population

155 residents of Penns Creek, or 18.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Penns Creek is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Penns Creek ranks 1040th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penns Creek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1007.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Penns Creek's population has increased from 2.0% to 18.8%.

Penns Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Mifflinburg (4.4% Hispanic), New Berlin (0.6% Hispanic), Middleburg (4.1% Hispanic), Paxtonville (0% Hispanic), and Vicksburg CDP (Union County) (0% Hispanic).

Penns Creek's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Penns Creek, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Penns Creek is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Penns Creek ranks 564th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penns Creek's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Penns Creek's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.2%.

Penns Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mifflinburg (0% Native American/Other), New Berlin (0.6% Native American/Other), Middleburg (0.2% Native American/Other), Paxtonville (0% Native American/Other), and Vicksburg CDP (Union County) (0% Native American/Other).

Penns Creek's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Penns Creek, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Penns Creek is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Penns Creek ranks 1201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Penns Creek's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Penns Creek's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.4%.

Penns Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Mifflinburg (2.1% Multiracial), New Berlin (0.6% Multiracial), Middleburg (1.6% Multiracial), Paxtonville (0% Multiracial), and Vicksburg CDP (Union County) (1.4% 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.